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Name the three places involved in the Triangular Trade
Africa, America, & Caribbean
What did the merchants take to trade with in Africa?
Gold
What were the ships called that carried slaves to the Caribbean?
“Floating Coffins”
What was the trip called from Africa to the Caribbean?
The Middle Passage
What were slaves traded for in the Caribbean?
Sugar & Molasses
Where did Columbus land?
Caribbean
How many Indians were killed by diseases brought by the Europeans?
90%
What group of Indians did Cortez want to fight?
The Aztecs
How did the Aztec Emperor react to Cortez?
He sent him gold and silver as a peace offering.
Why did Cortez want to fight with the Aztecs?
He wanted their land.
What is a civil war?
A war between 2 group in the same country
What is another term for a large farm?
A plantation
What is a conquistador?
A Spanish explorer who claimed land in the Americas
What is an alliance?
Two countries that are working together
What does immunity mean?
Resistance to a disease
Name two foods originally from the Americas.
Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Peppers, Corn, or Potatoes
Name one way the Columbian Exchange effected the population.
Millions of people moved Population grew Millions of people moved Lots of Indians died
What is the difference between a guild and an industry?
Industry – big business Guild – small business Industry – big business
How did the Columbian Exchange effect the Indians?
Millions died from diseases brought by the Europeans.
How did the Columbian Exchange effect Africa?
Slaves were traded to the Americas & the Caribbean.
Who did the King appoint to rule for him in the Americas?
Viceroys
Colonist in the Americas could only sell and buy goods from whom?
Spain
The Spanish forced the Indians to learn what?
The Spanish Language
What part of the Spanish and Indian culture was blended together?
Food, art, farming methods, & dances
Name all four classes in the Spanish Empire.
Children of Spanish settlers People born in Spain Children of Spanish settlers Native Americans Africans