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The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade

The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade. Mr. Barchetto Notes #5. Columbian Exchange. What does it mean to exchange something? The Columbian Exchange Is considered the global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of America.

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The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade

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  1. The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade Mr. Barchetto Notes #5

  2. Columbian Exchange • What does it mean to exchange something? • The Columbian Exchange • Is considered the global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of America. • Why do you think it is called the “Columbian Exchange?” • It is named after Columbus!

  3. The “Columbian Exchange”

  4. Effects of Exchange on America • Protein added to the Native American diet • Horses provided transportation, • Donkeys provided labor • Millions of Native Americans die from diseases

  5. Effects of Exchange on Europe • Potato, corn, and beans helps feed Europe’s growing population • New Goods and products will lead to… • Global Trade!!!

  6. Global Trade • 1. CAPITALISM—the investment of money to make a profit • European gvts risk more money on exploration to try to make an overseas empire (imperialism) • Joint Stock Company- business in which entrepreneurs pool their wealth for a common purpose, than share the profits. • 2. MERCANTILISM—was based on countries goal to increase wealth • European nations competed with each other for new lands • Colonies existed only to benefit the parent country • Strict laws were passed to regulate trade • Gvts imposed tariffs—taxes on imported goods

  7. YouTube-1492 Columbian Exchange • 1492 The Columbian Exchange-part 1-14:58 • 1492 The Columbian Exchange-part 2-14:41 • 1492 The Columbian Exchange-part 3- 20:00

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