US History Chapter 13 Homework Questions

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What was a common characteristic of the methods of resistance adopted by enslaved people?

They all reduced planters' profits through violence or subtler means.

The Köprülü reforms demonstrated that the Ottoman government lacked the will and the ability to respond to internal challenges.

False

What assertion about the Atlantic slave trade is best supported by the graph on pages 640-641?

Brazilian slaveholders preferred to purchase men over women or children.

Which of the following European developments would have been most familiar to Qing government officials from their experience governing China?

The divine right of kings Signup and view all the answers

Most enslaved Africans on the Caribbean islands worked in sugar, coffee, and tobacco agriculture.

True Signup and view all the answers

What event was a contest among European powers for control of both colonies and global trade networks?

Seven Years' War Signup and view all the answers

Mercantilists believed that there was a fixed amount of wealth in the world, and they cooperated to share equal access to that wealth among European powers.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who or what was responsible for facilitating global networks in the 17th and 18th centuries?

Chartered companies Signup and view all the answers

How did the Qing government manage trade between China and the outside world?

The Canton system Signup and view all the answers

What institutions involved merchants who benefited from a government-supported monopoly on trade?

English East India Company; Canton system; Dutch East India Company Signup and view all the answers

Scholars believe the Little Ice Age was caused by human activity - specifically by widespread burning of wood and coal.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is likely an explanation for the movement of silver through the Netherlands?

English and Dutch merchants who wanted to conduct trade in India and China often obtained funding for their ventures through financial institutions based in the Netherlands. Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of Portuguese soldiers in the sculpture indicate about Portuguese-Benin relations and slave trade in this period?

Benin acquired power through the slave trade, and its government was actively supported by men who purchased slaves through trading forts on Benin's coast. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways were the experiences of coastal merchants in India and West Africa similar?

<ol> <li>European demand for a single good increased the power of coastal merchants and leaders at the expense of other inhabitants of the region. 2) European demand for a single good altered local economic and political behavior, as coastal residents worked to supply the demands of European merchants.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

In the 17th century, the French government became ________, which placed extraordinary legal and moral power in the hands of the king.

an absolute monarchy Signup and view all the answers

This political structure asserts the _, an idea that uses religious concepts to bolster ___.

divine right of kings; state power Signup and view all the answers

With the exception of Dutch merchant ships, the Tokugawa shogunate closed Japan entirely to external trade.

False Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did the Thirty Years' War mirror broader European economic changes?

<ol> <li>Armies were made up of paid soldiers, just as commercialization changed previously feudal relations into cash transactions. 2) Advances in military technology were tied to decisive victories, just as new shipping technologies meant financial success for merchant companies. 3) Governments fielded large armies, just as companies raised huge amounts of capital and employed many people.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

The __ is an example of a _ using legislative and military power to protect the commercial success of _____.

English Navigation Act of 1651; government; merchants Signup and view all the answers

Thanks to Amsterdam's position as the ___ in the world, the _ raised centimes the capital of its English counterpart - the royal chartered ______.

easiest, cheapest place to borrow money; Dutch East India Company; English East India Company Signup and view all the answers

The English model of colonization was based on commercially profitable __, which led to armed conflict and _.

agriculture; dispossession of Native American lands Signup and view all the answers

The French model of colonization was based on commercially profitable , which depended on the _ of Native Americans and led to complex.

fur trading; skills; political and interpersonal alliances Signup and view all the answers

The alliance among the __, the Egyptian merchants, and the local _ undermined Ottoman control over Egypt, which had been an important source of _____ to the empire.

Mamluks; ulama; tax revenue Signup and view all the answers

How did climate change during the Little Ice Age impact the societies affected by it?

<ol> <li>Precipitation was more irregular, meaning drought was more common in some regions. 2) Average temperatures declined, shortening growing seasons in some regions.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

According to Baron de Wimpffen, which dividing line had the greatest effect on people's social standing and opportunities in Caribbean society?

Race: being of European descent vs. African or mixed descent Signup and view all the answers

In this increasingly global economy, trade began to entail more than just the products for sale. Commercial enterprises were only truly viable because of __________.

stock markets and cargo insurance Signup and view all the answers

Voyages were made safer and more profitable through developments such as the ___________.

fluitschip Signup and view all the answers

These global developments then gave rise to changes in economic behavior within Europe, like the _____ in England.

enclosure movement Signup and view all the answers

Colder, drier conditions in West Africa led to __. In Europe, the decline in food production helped fuel _. In Ming China, dry pastureland sparked _____.

desertification and famine; the Thirty Years' War; invasion and dynastic change Signup and view all the answers

What global developments and entities made large-scale sugar cultivation possible?

<ol> <li>Financial institutions that lent money and insured cargoes 2) A robust trade network that supplied Caribbean planters with enslaved African laborers</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Little Ice Age?

<ol> <li>The effects of the Little Ice Age were observed as early as the 14th century in some regions. 2) The most intense period of the Little Ice Age was the 17th century.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn from the information about the use of silver in the Ottoman Empire and Ming China?

Control over the money supply is an important government power. Signup and view all the answers

Qing China attempted to regulate European interactions in Chinese territory through _______, which required European merchants to trade through approved Chinese guild merchants.

the Canton system Signup and view all the answers

By contrast, independent Indian merchants formed and extensive __, and the Mughal government paid little attention to their commercial interactions.

trading companies; trade networks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enslaved Resistance and Profit Loss

Resistance methods by enslaved people aimed to undermine planter profits, utilizing both violent and subtle tactics.

Ottoman Reforms

The Köprülü reforms effectively tackled inflation, tax inefficiencies, and governmental corruption, indicating the Ottoman government's responsiveness to internal challenges.

Atlantic Slave Trade Preferences

Data reveals Brazilian slaveholders predominantly favored acquiring men over women and children during the slave trade.

European Imperial Governance

The concept of the divine right of kings was familiar to Qing officials, reflecting similar governmental structures across empires in the 17th century.

Labor in the Caribbean

The majority of enslaved Africans on Caribbean islands were engaged in agriculture, particularly in sugar, coffee, and tobacco production.

Seven Years' War

This conflict represented a struggle among European nations for dominance over colonial territories and global trading routes.

Mercantilist Beliefs

Contrary to cooperation among European powers, mercantilists viewed wealth as fixed, leading to competitive strategies for accumulation rather than shared access.

Global Trade Networks

Chartered companies played a pivotal role in facilitating global trade networks throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.

Qing Trade Management

The Canton system was implemented by the Qing government to regulate foreign trade and interactions with Western merchants.

Merchant Monopoly

Governments supported merchant monopolies through institutions like the English East India Company and the Dutch East India Company, enhancing trade control.

Causes of the Little Ice Age

Natural factors, rather than human activities, are believed to have caused the Little Ice Age, affecting agriculture and economies across various regions.

Financing Trade Ventures

In the Netherlands, financial institutions funded English and Dutch merchants' trade expeditions to India and China, boosting their global trade engagement.

Portuguese-Benin Relations

The presence of Portuguese soldiers indicated that Benin gained power through the slave trade, supported by Portuguese trading forts along its coast.

Coastal Merchants in India and West Africa

Both regions experienced enhanced power for coastal merchants due to European demand for specific commodities, altering local dynamics and political structures.

Absolute Monarchy in France

In the 17th century, France established an absolute monarchy, grounding its authority in the divine right of kings to strengthen state power.

Japanese Trade Policies

While Japan was largely closed to external trade, the Tokugawa shogunate allowed Dutch merchants to continue trading, maintaining some openness with Korea and China.

Thirty Years' War and Economic Changes

The war highlighted shifts in European economies, reflecting changes like professional soldiers, advancements in military technology, and the establishment of large government-sponsored armies.

This legislation exemplified a government strategy to protect merchant commercial interests through legal and military means.

Dutch Financial Dominance

Amsterdam emerged as the most favorable location for borrowing money, significantly impacting the capital available to the Dutch East India Company compared to its English counterpart.

Colonization Models

English colonization focused on profitable agriculture, leading to conflict and land dispossession of Native Americans, while the French model revolved around fur trading and alliances with Native Americans.

Ottoman Control in Egypt

The alliance among the Mamluks, Egyptian merchants, and the ulama weakened Ottoman authority in Egypt, crucial for tax revenue.

Impact of the Little Ice Age

Climate change resulted in irregular precipitation and shortened growing seasons, causing drought and food supply issues in affected societies.

Race emerged as the primary determinant of social standing and opportunities in Caribbean society, influencing access and privileges.

Global Economy Developments

The viability of commercial enterprises relied on innovations like stock markets and cargo insurance, which were crucial for safe and profitable trade operations.

Effects of Environmental Changes

In West Africa, drier conditions led to desertification; in Europe, declining food production contributed to the Thirty Years' War; in Ming China, drought prompted dynastic changes.

Sugar Cultivation Support

Large-scale sugar cultivation depended on financial institutions for loans and insurance, along with a robust trade network providing enslaved labor.

Timeline of the Little Ice Age

The Little Ice Age effects began to manifest in the 14th century, with its most intense period occurring in the 17th century.

Silver in Ottoman Empire and Ming China

Both empires experienced destabilization due to influxes of New World silver, underscoring the significance of money supply control as a governmental power.

Trade Regulation in Qing China

The Canton system regulated European traders, contrasting with independent Indian merchants who operated through established trading companies and broad trade networks.

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US History Chapter 13 Homework Questions

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Questions and Answers

What was a common characteristic of the methods of resistance adopted by enslaved people?

The Köprülü reforms demonstrated that the Ottoman government lacked the will and the ability to respond to internal challenges.

What assertion about the Atlantic slave trade is best supported by the graph on pages 640-641?

Which of the following European developments would have been most familiar to Qing government officials from their experience governing China?

Most enslaved Africans on the Caribbean islands worked in sugar, coffee, and tobacco agriculture.

What event was a contest among European powers for control of both colonies and global trade networks?

Mercantilists believed that there was a fixed amount of wealth in the world, and they cooperated to share equal access to that wealth among European powers.

Who or what was responsible for facilitating global networks in the 17th and 18th centuries?

How did the Qing government manage trade between China and the outside world?

What institutions involved merchants who benefited from a government-supported monopoly on trade?

Scholars believe the Little Ice Age was caused by human activity - specifically by widespread burning of wood and coal.

What is likely an explanation for the movement of silver through the Netherlands?

What does the presence of Portuguese soldiers in the sculpture indicate about Portuguese-Benin relations and slave trade in this period?

In what ways were the experiences of coastal merchants in India and West Africa similar?

In the 17th century, the French government became ________, which placed extraordinary legal and moral power in the hands of the king.

This political structure asserts the _____, an idea that uses religious concepts to bolster _______.

With the exception of Dutch merchant ships, the Tokugawa shogunate closed Japan entirely to external trade.

In what ways did the Thirty Years' War mirror broader European economic changes?

The ______ is an example of a _______ using legislative and military power to protect the commercial success of _______.

Thanks to Amsterdam's position as the _______ in the world, the _________ raised centimes the capital of its English counterpart - the royal chartered __________.

The English model of colonization was based on commercially profitable ________, which led to armed conflict and _______.

The French model of colonization was based on commercially profitable ________, which depended on the _________ of Native Americans and led to complex.

The alliance among the ______, the Egyptian merchants, and the local _______ undermined Ottoman control over Egypt, which had been an important source of _______ to the empire.

How did climate change during the Little Ice Age impact the societies affected by it?

According to Baron de Wimpffen, which dividing line had the greatest effect on people's social standing and opportunities in Caribbean society?

In this increasingly global economy, trade began to entail more than just the products for sale. Commercial enterprises were only truly viable because of __________.

Voyages were made safer and more profitable through developments such as the ___________.

These global developments then gave rise to changes in economic behavior within Europe, like the _____ in England.

Colder, drier conditions in West Africa led to ______. In Europe, the decline in food production helped fuel _______. In Ming China, dry pastureland sparked _______.

What global developments and entities made large-scale sugar cultivation possible?

When was the Little Ice Age?

What conclusion can be drawn from the information about the use of silver in the Ottoman Empire and Ming China?

Qing China attempted to regulate European interactions in Chinese territory through _______, which required European merchants to trade through approved Chinese guild merchants.

By contrast, independent Indian merchants formed ______ and extensive ________, and the Mughal government paid little attention to their commercial interactions.

Study Notes

Enslaved Resistance and Profit Loss

Ottoman Reforms

Atlantic Slave Trade Preferences

European Imperial Governance

Labor in the Caribbean

Seven Years' War

Mercantilist Beliefs

Global Trade Networks

Qing Trade Management

Merchant Monopoly

Causes of the Little Ice Age

Financing Trade Ventures

Portuguese-Benin Relations

Coastal Merchants in India and West Africa

Absolute Monarchy in France

Japanese Trade Policies

Thirty Years' War and Economic Changes

English Navigation Act of 1651

Dutch Financial Dominance

Colonization Models

Ottoman Control in Egypt

Impact of the Little Ice Age

Social Divisions in Caribbean Society

Global Economy Developments

Effects of Environmental Changes

Sugar Cultivation Support

Timeline of the Little Ice Age

Silver in Ottoman Empire and Ming China

Trade Regulation in Qing China

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The __ is an example of a _ using legislative and military power to protect the commercial success of _____.

Thanks to Amsterdam's position as the ___ in the world, the _ raised centimes the capital of its English counterpart - the royal chartered ______.

The English model of colonization was based on commercially profitable __, which led to armed conflict and _.

The French model of colonization was based on commercially profitable , which depended on the _ of Native Americans and led to complex.

The alliance among the __, the Egyptian merchants, and the local _ undermined Ottoman control over Egypt, which had been an important source of _____ to the empire.

Colder, drier conditions in West Africa led to __. In Europe, the decline in food production helped fuel _. In Ming China, dry pastureland sparked _____.

By contrast, independent Indian merchants formed and extensive __, and the Mughal government paid little attention to their commercial interactions.