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Columbian Exchange

03 Q and A for the Columbian Exchange

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What was the idea of mercantilism based on? What is that wealth measured in? Based on believing only so much wealth can go around in the world. This notion was measured in gold or silver.
What conditions were required for mercantilism? Colonies where loyal to mother countries, colonies also had valuable materials. Additionally, cheap labor and shipping and trade route control were requirements too
Commodification is described as what? Objects of cultural significance stripped of it and made to sell for profit.
Crossing of the Atlantic and bringing things from Afro-Eurasia and the Americas is called what by historians? The Columbian Exchange.
Why would sugar be the most valuable resource like oil is today? Colder climates in Europe would make it impossible to grow sugarcane.
What would happen when Columbus introduced sugar to Hispaniola in 1493? It would thrive and would influence other islands to grow sugarcane as well.
What is a cash crop? Tobacco is one of these things, but how did the Native Americans see it as? A cash crop is a crop purely made to sell on the market. The Native Americans would use it for both spiritual and medicinal purpose.
Compare tobacco seen by the Europeans initially, vs how its seen by colonists. Europeans would deem it a proof of savagery by the Native Americans, but colonists believed it would cure headaches or skin issues.
How would the Europeans be introduced to chocolate? Native people introduced them to chocolate.
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