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Social Studies

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Define Conquistadors   Spanish soldiers who conquered people in other lands.  
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Define Colonies   Outposts or settlements ruled by the homeland.  
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Define Export   To sell to other countries.  
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Define Import   To buy from other countries  
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Define Balance of Trade   Sell more than you buy in order to obtain gold.  
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Define Triangle Trade   Materials & people traded between the New World, Europe, and Africa.  
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What motivated Europeans to explore?   Gold,Power, Spread religon  
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Why were Europeans forced to explore at sea?   Thieves & Terrain  
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What 5 countries dominated in the Age of Exploration?   Spain, Portugal, England, Netherlands, France  
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Why was Spain able to gain more land in the Americas?   They had better technology and weapons which overwhelmed the natives.  
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What inventions allowed explorers to seek out and conquer new lands?   Compass, Astrolabe, Caravel, Gunpowder  
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What was the impact of these inventions?   They enabled Europeans to conquer land. This help spread European ideas, beliefs, etc.  
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How does mercantilism work?   Countries stockpile gold and silver by exporting more than importing.  
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Why were colonies a critical part of mercantilism?   They supplied the Mother Country with "discounted" products.  
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How did the Mother Country "dictate" mercantilism?   They placed tariffs, or taxes, on all imported goods. This kept their people from buying from other countries.  
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What factors led to the creation of capitalism?   Since governments regulated trade, merchants started to take risks in order to make large profits.  
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Who came up with Capitalism?   Adam Smith  
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How does capitalism work?   People have the ability to start their own businesses and sell products at a price that they choose.  
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What are 3 positives about Capitalism?   Effort, Competition, and Freedom  
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What are 3 negatives about Capitalism?   Poor are disadvantaged, luck,  
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How was European interaction different in Asia?   Asia had already established a strong military civilizations. Europeans traded with Asia instead of "taking over".  
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What impact did Europeans have on Asia?   Europeans tried to spread religion. Many Asians resented this .  
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How did Europeans colonize the Americas?   Europeans did more than just trade with the Americas.  
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Describe the different types of colonies.   1)Trading 2)Plantation 3)Settler  
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Who fought in the French and Indian War?   France & Great Britain  
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Why was the French and Indian War fought?   It was fought over territory.  
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What was the result of the French & Indian War?   British won and took all of French Land.  
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Why did Europeans seek African slave labor?   The need for labor on plantations in the new world.  
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What effect did the slave trade have?   Tribal warfare increased as tribes captured rival tribes.  
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Did Africans resist the slave trade have?   Some, by either fighting back or revolting on the slaveships.  
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