Kategorien: Alle - trade - exploration - slavery - technology

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Time Period 1-AP US History

The period marked a transformative era in American history, characterized by significant economic, religious, and technological changes. The introduction of the encomienda system, which was eventually replaced by African slavery, drastically altered labor dynamics.

Time Period 1-AP US History

Time Period 1-AP US History

New technologies that resulted from explorers

New equipment to dig for precious metals
Caravel- compass that made sailing more efficient
Discovery of maize (corn)
Sextant- first GPS for ships

New economies that resulted from it

Joint-stock companies, was used in Jamestown and was used to make money for explorations
New exchanges that came from discovery of potatoes and maize (corn), exchanges to Africa and Europe
Religious freedom (but only Christian freedom)
The Columbian Exchange
Encomienda system
Was replaced by African Slavery
Trading (done by both Native Americans and Europeans)
Treasury

Reason for New World Exploration

Glory (becoming famous for something)
God (spread Christianity)
Gold (money)