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Reading 1.4
Columbian Exchange, Spanish Exploration, and Conquest
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Horses | New animals introduced to the Americas by Europeans through the Columbian Exchange that revolutionized Native American life by allowing more efficient trade and hunting |
| Diseases | New types of sickness introduced by Europeans to the Americas through the Columbian Exchange that devastated Native American populations. |
| Smallpox | New type of sickness introduced by Europeans to the Americas through the Columbian Exchange that devastated Native American populations. |
| Measles | New type of sickness introduced by Europeans to the Americas through the Columbian Exchange that devastated Native American populations. |
| Capitalism | Economic system that prioritizes the control of capital (money and machinery) over land, which developed as a result of the wealth generated through Transatlantic Trade. |
| Joint-Stock Company | New type of business that was developed to help fund expensive and dangerous voyages through spreading the risk around to multiple investors, which promoted growth. |