The Atlantic World Answers to study guide questions

Spain builds an American Empire 1.Which voyages gave Europeans new knowledge of the world? The voyages of Columbus, Vespucci, Balboa, and Magellan provided new knowledge. 2. What was the main goal of Cortez in his conquests? The main goal of Cortes was great wealth, such as gold and silver.

Spain builds an American Empire 3. Give two examples of conquistadors and explain what they did. Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire, and Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire. 4. What area did Coronado explore? Throughout much of present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Spain builds an American Empire 5. What challenges to their power did the Spanish face? Priests and others criticized the encomienda system. Many Native Americans resisted or rebelled against Spanish rule.

European Nations Settle North America 1.What was the main economic activity in New France? Trade in beaver fur was the main activity. 2. In which two places did English colonists first settle? English colonists first settled in what is now Virginia and Massachusetts

European Nations Settle North America 3. How did England gain land from the French? England fought the French and Indian War with France. At the end of this war, France was forced to give up all its land in North America. 4. Why did Native Americans lose their way of life? The English colonists, in particular, wanted to farm and settle the land that the native Americans used to hunt or to grow their food. The Native Americans also suffered from war and disease.

The Atlantic Slave Trade 1.Why were slaves brought to the Americas? African slaves were brought to the Americas when Native American workers began dying from disease and warfare. They were brought to work on the large plantations. 2. How did some African rulers participate in the slave trade? They captured Africans inland and then delivered them to the coast for guns and other goods.

The Atlantic Slave Trade 3. What was the triangular trade? The triangular trade was trade between Europe, the Americas, and Africa. It brought manufactured goods to Africa, slaves to the Americas, and various American items from the West Indies to North America or from North America to Europe.

The Atlantic Slave Trade 4. How did Africans change the Americas? African labor contributed to the economic development of the Americas. Africans also brought their culture with them, including their art, music, and food. These influenced American society.

The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade 1.What did the Columbian Exchange take from the Americas, and what did it bring? Agricultural products, including tomatoes, squash, tobacco, peanuts, potatoes, and corn, were taken from the Americas. Different agricultural products, including citrus fruits and bananas, were brought back.

The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade 2. What is capitalism? An economic system based on private ownership of property and the right to earn a profit. 3. Why were colonies important to European mercantilism? The colonies provided goods that could be sold in trade; they helped create a favorable balance of trade for the Europeans.