Overview
The impact of European colonization on global trade dynamics was profound and far-reaching. It established new trade routes that connected continents, allowing for the exchange of goods, resources, and cultures. Colonizers sought wealth and power, often exploiting the resources of the lands they con...
Key Terms
Example: European colonization of the Americas.
Example: The Silk Road was a major trade route.
Example: Resource exploitation in Africa during colonization.
Example: The introduction of potatoes to Europe from the Americas.
Example: Colonial economies often depended on the mother country.
Example: Colonial powers practiced mercantilism to enrich their nations.
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Colonial Trade RoutesResource ExploitationCultural ExchangeEconomic Impact