AP world unit 4

Maritime Empires

European empires controlling trade routes at sea.

Columbian Exchange

Transfer of goods, crops, and diseases post-Columbus.

Atlantic Slave Trade

Forced transport of millions of Africans to Americas.

Middle Passage

Horrific journey for enslaved Africans to Americas.

Economic Impact of Slavery

Slavery fueled colonial economies, especially sugar and tobacco.

Indigenous Resistance

Various forms of opposition to European colonization.

Cultural Exchange

Sharing of ideas, religions, and technologies across continents.

Treaty of Tordesillas

Divided New World territories between Spain and Portugal.

Key Explorers

Notable figures like Columbus and Magellan in exploration.

Positive Impacts of Columbian Exchange

New crops introduced to Europe, boosting population.

Negative Impacts of Columbian Exchange

Diseases devastated indigenous populations in the Americas.

Piracy

Criminal activity challenging maritime empire stability.

Viceroyalties

Colonial governance system managing overseas territories.

Mercantilism

Economic theory promoting government regulation of trade.

Technological Innovations

Advancements aiding European maritime exploration.

Demographic Changes

Population shifts due to European expansion impacts.

Social Structures

Changes in indigenous societies due to colonization.

Resistance Forms

Revolts and cultural preservation by enslaved peoples.

Economic Vulnerabilities

Dependence on slave labor led to social tensions.

Triangular Trade

Trade system connecting Europe, Africa, and Americas.

Cultural Adaptation

Indigenous adjustments to European colonization influences.

DBQ Practice

Analyze Columbian Exchange's impact on both worlds.

LEQ Practice

Compare motivations for 15th-16th century exploration.