The Atlantic Slave Trade Overview
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Who was known for leading the early efforts of Portuguese exploration?

  • Christopher Columbus
  • Bartolomeu Dias
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Prince Henry the Navigator (correct)

    • What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?

  • It ended the Spanish Inquisition.
  • It allowed Spain to conquer the Aztec Empire.
  • It divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal. (correct)
  • It established trade routes for the East India Company.

    • What major event is referred to as the 'Great Dying'?

  • An economic boom in Europe.
  • A war between European powers.
  • The decline of the indigenous population due to diseases. (correct)
  • The fall of the Inca Empire.

    • Which of the following figures was NOT involved in the Spanish colonization of the Americas?

    <p>Moctezuma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the Inca Empire during the Spanish conquest?

    <p>Atahualpa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose for utilizing African slave labor during the Atlantic slave trade?

    <p>To work on plantations for cash crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how many Africans were enslaved and brought to the Americas by the 1880s?

    <p>10 to 12 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cash crop was the most commonly produced during the Atlantic slave trade?

    <p>Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main type of agriculture practiced on the plantations that used enslaved labor?

    <p>Cash crop agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Atlantic slave trade on European economies?

    <p>Increased production of high-value finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic ideology that influenced the establishment of European colonies in the Americas?

    <p>Mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the triangular trade and mercantilism?

    <p>Triangular trade directly supported mercantilism by promoting a favorable balance of trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an essential part of the mercantilist practice known as triangular trade?

    <p>The slave trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was an impact of the exploits of European explorers and conquistadors?

    <p>Increased wealth and power of the kingdoms they represented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were European merchants exchanging for captured Africans during the triangular trade?

    <p>Finished goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many stages are there in the triangular trade system?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor in maintaining a favorable balance of trade within mercantilism?

    <p>Production of valuable exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Africans after they were captured?

    <p>They were taken across the Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the use of slavery beneficial for the production of cash crops on plantations?

    <p>It kept the cost of raw materials low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cycle did the triangular trade create?

    <p>Sell raw materials, manufacture goods, start over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Reconquista' refer to?

    <p>The effort to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the 'Line of Demarcation' in the Age of Exploration?

    <p>To separate Spanish and Portuguese claims in the New World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'circumnavigation' mean?

    <p>Navigating completely around the globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'Conquistador'?

    <p>A soldier and explorer responsible for the conquest of the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of the 'Columbian Exchange'?

    <p>The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the New and Old Worlds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'mercantilism' economic policy focused on?

    <p>Maximizing exports and minimizing imports to build wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'balance of trade' refer to?

    <p>The difference between a country's exports and imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of tariffs in trade policy?

    <p>They serve as taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated European powers to invest in exploration?

    <p>Desire for knowledge and scientific discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Treaty of Tordesillas impact future European exploration?

    <p>It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Spanish conquistadores like Hernán Cortés?

    <p>To conquer indigenous empires for wealth and land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

    <p>The superior military technology of the Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Spanish conquest of the Americas seen as a 'watershed moment' in history?

    <p>It led to significant cultural exchanges between continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did European powers maintain a 'favorable balance of trade'?

    <p>By limiting imports and increasing exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was life like for slaves in the Americas?

    <p>Slaves often experienced harsh labor conditions and limited rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Atlantic slave trade fundamentally differ from other examples of slavery in history?

    <p>It involved the mass transportation of people across the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Atlantic Slave Trade

    • Roughly 10 to 12 million Africans were forcibly taken from their homes and enslaved between the 16th and 19th centuries.
    • Enslaved people were used as laborers on plantations that grew cash crops.
    • Cash Crops were used to fuel the mercantilist system and colonial expansion.
    • Sugar was the dominant cash crop grown on plantations.

    Slavery and Mercantilism

    • European merchants traded manufactured goods for enslaved Africans.
    • Enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean (the Middle Passage) to be exchanged for raw materials in the Americas.
    • The raw materials were then shipped back to Europe to be manufactured into finished goods.
    • Triangular trade maintained a lucrative cycle for Europeans.
    • Using enslaved labor to produce cash crops kept the cost of raw materials low, maximizing profits for European merchants.

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    This quiz explores the profound impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade from the 16th to 19th centuries. It covers the forced transportation of millions of Africans, the role of cash crops in colonial economies, and the mercantilist system that shaped trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Test your knowledge on the historical significance and economic implications of this dark chapter in history.

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