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• 4/22 Focus:

– The creation of European colonies in the


Americas led to the exchange of new types
of goods, new patterns of trade, and new
economic systems in Europe
• Do Now:
– What was the Middle Passage?
The Columbian Exchange
Mercantilism
Columbian Exchange

• The exchange of
plants, animals,
and diseases
between Europe,
Africa, and the
Americas
Effects of the Columbian Exchange

• Introduction of
new crops from
the Americas to
Europe, Africa,
and Asia led to
population
growth
Effects of the Columbian Exchange

• Increased cultural
diffusion
– Europeans were
influenced by Native
American foods as well
as African farming
methods, cooking
styles, and music
– Spread of European
languages
– Spread of Christianity
Effects of the Columbian Exchange

• The
combination of
new products
and ideas
promoted
economic
growth in
Europe
European Compete for Colonies
• The success of the
Spanish colonization
increased European
interest in the
Americas
– French establish
colonies in Canada
– Dutch establish
colonies along the
Hudson River
– British colonize east
coast of U.S.
Mercantilism
• An economic
system in which
colonies exist for
the benefit of the
colonial power
– Europeans looked
at their colonies
as possessions
that existed for
their benefit
Principles of Mercantilism
• Might of a country
depends on gaining
surpluses of gold and
silver
Principles of Mercantilism
• A main goal is the
creation of a
favorable balance
of trade
– Exporting more
goods than you
import
Principles of Mercantilism
• The purpose of
colonies:
– Ship raw materials to
the “mother country”
(colonial power)
– Buy finished goods
from the colonial power
•
Growth of Capitalism in Europe
• Increased trade with
colonies encouraged
the development of
capitalism in Europe.
– People invested money in
companies in hopes of
making a profit
– Joint stock companies
formed to finance
overseas expedition
– Led to the growth of the
middle class in Europe.
•
Closure
• Define the term Columbian Exchange.
• What is mercantilism?
• What was one goal of mercantilism?

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