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How did the Columbian Exchange affect the African people?

A
The introduction of new crops and the decimation of the Indigenous population in the New World led to the capture and enslavement of many African people.
B
The introduction of new crops and the Commercial Revolution in Europe led to the transfer of goods for African land.
C
The introduction of new animals and diseases to the Americas led to the Middle Passage, a ship route that transported many Indigenous peoples to Africa.
D
The introduction of the joint-stock company and the rise of cities and towns led many African people to invest in the New World.
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What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange?

A
Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born.
B
Africa’s population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy.
C
African society was torn apart by the slave trade, the Americas exported finished goods to Europe, and European countries invested in the American stock market.
D
West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks.
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In traditional African enslavement, what happened to enslaved people who integrated into the society of their captors?

A
They often had an opportunity to purchase their freedom.
B
They were generally not allowed to earn wages.
C
They were not allowed to marry.
D
They had few opportunities to improve their social position.
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The chart shows that the Taino population was nearly 300,000 in 1492, and under 10,000 in 1548.

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A
The steep decline of the Indigenous population due to exodus of Hispaniola following Columbus’s arrival.
B
The complete disappearance of the Taino from Brazil due to the Columbian Exchange.
C
An example of the impact that European exploration had on Indigenous populations.
D
An example of the severe decline of the Taino religious population after the mission system ended.
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Why were joint-stock companies created?

A
to allow individuals to finance and share the benefits of trade
B
to reduce the risk of overseas business
C
to let two or more individuals buy stock in a company
D
to create bigger companies
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Which is a positive balance of trade for a country?

A
importing goods and exporting services
B
importing raw materials and exporting goods
C
importing more goods than exporting
D
exporting more goods than importing
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Which correctly matches the product with its place of origin before the Columbian Exchange?

A
Tomato came from Europe
B
Horse came from Europe
C
Wheat came from the Americas
D
Sugar came from the Americas
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Timeline from 1400 to 1800. Columbus reaches America in 1492. Enslaved persons arrive in the Americas in 1511. Spain's American empire is well established in 1540. The Dutch East India company is founded in 1602. The Seven Years' War ends in 1763.

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Age of Columbus
B
Age of Exploration
C
Age of Enslavement
D
Age of Commerce
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Which is the most accurate list of mercantilism rules?

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i. Collect gold and silver.ii. Import more goods than what one exports.iii. Provide raw materials to colonies.iv. Sell manufactured goods from colonies to the mother country.
B
i. Collect gold and silver.ii. Export more goods than what one imports.iii. Have the colonies provide raw materials.iv. Sell manufactured goods from the mother country to colonies.
C
i. Sell gold and silver.ii. Import more goods than what one exports.iii. Sell raw materials to colonies.iv. Provide manufactured goods to colonies.
D
i. Sell gold and silver.ii. Export more goods than what one imports.iii. Have colonies sell raw materials.iv. Sell manufactured goods from the mother country to colonies.
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What aspect of the Commercial Revolution would bring discord between colonists and their mother countries?

A
There was a lack of a stock exchange in the colonial outpost.
B
All goods and raw materials were tightly regulated by the mother country.
C
Colonial farmers were taxed on goods they produced.
D
Colonists were not permitted to buy shares in joint-stock companies.

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