1.11 Causation in the Renaissance and Age of Discovery
1 min read•may 11, 2020
Christine Lin
Christine Lin
Effects of the Renaissance & Age of Discovery
The and the were generally the age of rediscovery of and Rome works. They led to new values in society and religion. These new ideas 💭 promoted social changes in , increased commercial and , and led to an advancement in agricultural work.
Additionally it prompted 🌊, as traveling became easier because of the made during this period. The need for European empires to expand also added to overseas expansion.
Effects of the Colombian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange had the most lasting effects on the world. The development of a made colonies overseas even more attractive for economic reasons. The process of selling slaves, using them to farm , being sent to Europe to be turned into finished goods and then those goods being sold back to the colonies essentially created 💲.
In addition to the economic reasons, ✞ were a prompt for overseas expansion. Unfortunately, this expansion also disrupted and destroyed original and uprooted from their homelands, forcing them to become property with no rights.
Image Courtesy of The Commercial Revolution Sites
🎥 Watch: AP European History - Age of Exploration
Key Terms to Review (16)
African Slaves
: African slaves were individuals from Africa who were captured and sold into slavery, primarily to European colonies in the Americas during the 15th to 19th centuries. This was part of the Atlantic Slave Trade.Age of Discovery
: The Age of Discovery refers to an era from around 1400-1600 when Europeans explored Africa, Asia and America extensively for trade routes and wealth opportunities.Agricultural Production
: Agricultural production refers to the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.Ancient Greece
: Ancient Greece was a civilization belonging to a period of Greek history from the Greek Dark Ages of the 12th–9th centuries BC to the end of antiquity (c. AD 600). It's known for its contributions to philosophy, politics (democracy), arts, sciences and sports.Ancient Rome
: Ancient Rome was a civilization that originated from the city-state of Rome, which grew to become one of the largest empires in the ancient world. It existed from 753 BC to 476 AD and had significant influence on law, politics, language, architecture, engineering, and more.Capitalism
: Capitalism is an economic system where private entities own the factors of production. The four factors are entrepreneurship, capital goods, natural resources, and labor.Cash Crops
: Cash crops are agricultural crops grown specifically for sale to return a profit. They are typically purchased by parties separate from a farm.Colombian Exchange
: The Colombian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World (Europe, Africa and Asia) in the 15th and 16th centuries after Christopher Columbus's voyages.Commercial Economy
: A commercial economy is an economic system where goods are exchanged in markets through buying and selling activities with the aim of making profit. It emerged in Europe during late Middle Ages replacing feudal economy.Commercial Revolution
: The Commercial Revolution refers to the period of European economic expansion, colonialism, and mercantilism which lasted from approximately the late 13th century until the early 18th century. It was characterized by an increase in trade, exploration, and wealth accumulation.European Overseas Expansion
: European overseas expansion refers to the period from the 15th century onwards when European states established vast empires abroad in Africa, Asia and Americas.European Society
: European Society refers to the collective cultures, economies, political systems, religions, languages and traditions found within Europe's diverse countries.Indigenous Populations
: Native people who lived in an area before it was conquered or colonized by another group.Religious Motives
: The drive behind actions based on religious beliefs or values. In European history context, this often refers to motivations behind exploration, colonization, and wars.Renaissance
: The Renaissance was a period in European history, from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by a revival of interest in classical learning and values. It's known for its advancements in art, literature, science, and exploration.Technological Advancements
: Technological advancements refer to the introduction and application of new techniques, tools, materials or processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.1.11 Causation in the Renaissance and Age of Discovery
1 min read•may 11, 2020
Christine Lin
Christine Lin
Effects of the Renaissance & Age of Discovery
The and the were generally the age of rediscovery of and Rome works. They led to new values in society and religion. These new ideas 💭 promoted social changes in , increased commercial and , and led to an advancement in agricultural work.
Additionally it prompted 🌊, as traveling became easier because of the made during this period. The need for European empires to expand also added to overseas expansion.
Effects of the Colombian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange had the most lasting effects on the world. The development of a made colonies overseas even more attractive for economic reasons. The process of selling slaves, using them to farm , being sent to Europe to be turned into finished goods and then those goods being sold back to the colonies essentially created 💲.
In addition to the economic reasons, ✞ were a prompt for overseas expansion. Unfortunately, this expansion also disrupted and destroyed original and uprooted from their homelands, forcing them to become property with no rights.
Image Courtesy of The Commercial Revolution Sites
🎥 Watch: AP European History - Age of Exploration
Key Terms to Review (16)
African Slaves
: African slaves were individuals from Africa who were captured and sold into slavery, primarily to European colonies in the Americas during the 15th to 19th centuries. This was part of the Atlantic Slave Trade.Age of Discovery
: The Age of Discovery refers to an era from around 1400-1600 when Europeans explored Africa, Asia and America extensively for trade routes and wealth opportunities.Agricultural Production
: Agricultural production refers to the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.Ancient Greece
: Ancient Greece was a civilization belonging to a period of Greek history from the Greek Dark Ages of the 12th–9th centuries BC to the end of antiquity (c. AD 600). It's known for its contributions to philosophy, politics (democracy), arts, sciences and sports.Ancient Rome
: Ancient Rome was a civilization that originated from the city-state of Rome, which grew to become one of the largest empires in the ancient world. It existed from 753 BC to 476 AD and had significant influence on law, politics, language, architecture, engineering, and more.Capitalism
: Capitalism is an economic system where private entities own the factors of production. The four factors are entrepreneurship, capital goods, natural resources, and labor.Cash Crops
: Cash crops are agricultural crops grown specifically for sale to return a profit. They are typically purchased by parties separate from a farm.Colombian Exchange
: The Colombian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World (Europe, Africa and Asia) in the 15th and 16th centuries after Christopher Columbus's voyages.Commercial Economy
: A commercial economy is an economic system where goods are exchanged in markets through buying and selling activities with the aim of making profit. It emerged in Europe during late Middle Ages replacing feudal economy.Commercial Revolution
: The Commercial Revolution refers to the period of European economic expansion, colonialism, and mercantilism which lasted from approximately the late 13th century until the early 18th century. It was characterized by an increase in trade, exploration, and wealth accumulation.European Overseas Expansion
: European overseas expansion refers to the period from the 15th century onwards when European states established vast empires abroad in Africa, Asia and Americas.European Society
: European Society refers to the collective cultures, economies, political systems, religions, languages and traditions found within Europe's diverse countries.Indigenous Populations
: Native people who lived in an area before it was conquered or colonized by another group.Religious Motives
: The drive behind actions based on religious beliefs or values. In European history context, this often refers to motivations behind exploration, colonization, and wars.Renaissance
: The Renaissance was a period in European history, from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by a revival of interest in classical learning and values. It's known for its advancements in art, literature, science, and exploration.Technological Advancements
: Technological advancements refer to the introduction and application of new techniques, tools, materials or processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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