Exploration and Colonization Cause and Effect

Cause- The compass and the astrolabe were invented. Effect- It was easier to navigate, therefore explore.

Cause- Europeans established plantation colonies. Effect- Europeans made a lot of money selling cash crops such as sugar cane, rice, tobacco, and indigo.

Cause- Italians and Muslims charged Western Europeans high prices for Asian goods. Effects- Western Europeans wanted to find new trade routes to Asia.

Cause- Europeans established large plantation colonies in the Americas. Effect- Many Africans were enslaved and shipped to the Americas via the Middle Passage.

Cause- People wanted to find homes where they could worship freely or own land. Effect- Settler colonies were established.

Cause- Only strong nations could afford exploration. Effect- Spain, Portugal, England, the Netherlands, and France funded exploration.

Cause- The Columbian Exchange was established. Effect- People in the Old World and the New World were introduced to new foods.

Cause- Usually, individuals did not have enough money to start colonies on their own. Effect- People invested in joint-stock companies.

Cause- Europeans brought diseases, such as smallpox, to the Americas. Effect- Most of the native population eventually died out.

Cause- Europeans wanted to spread Christianity. Effect- Missionaries were sent throughout Asia and the Americas.

Cause- The triangle trade was established. Effect- Raw materials were shipped from the Americas, finished goods were shipped from Europe, and slaves were shipped from Africa.

Cause- European merchants and entrepreneurs made money during the rise of capitalism. Effect- Europe’s middle class expanded.

Cause- The Atlantic slave trade was established. Effect- Much of West African civilization was wiped out.

Cause- Europeans wanted deerskins and beaver furs. Effect- Trading-post colonies were established.

Cause- Europeans used gunpowder in advanced weapons. Effect- Europeans were able to impose their will on Native Americans and some Asians.

Cause- Some European nations were successful in practicing mercantilism. Effect- These nations were able to build up their supply of gold and silver.

Cause- Entrepreneurs wanted to make money. Effect- They invested money in business ventures, such as joint-stock companies.

Cause- Nations wanted a favorable balance of trade. Effect- Nations attempted to export more than the value of their imports.

Cause- Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas during an attempted voyage to Asia. Effect- Europeans began colonizing the Americas.