Europe and the New World Flashcards
1
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New American Crops
A
Gold imported from South America. Corn, Sugar, and Tobacco from North America.
2
Q
Slavery
A
Mediterranean and inter African wars bring slaves. Spain and American colonies use them. The highest mortality rates are in the Caribbean
3
Q
Middle Passage
A
1000 slaves per boat, 8 week journey. Transported from Africa to America.
4
Q
Spanish Inflation
A
tons of gold and silver import cause rapid inflation. Spain temporarily richest country in the world, but then their economy collapses.
5
Q
Salutary neglect
A
British government lets colonies run themselves with colonial assemblies, and a royal governor.
6
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Mercantilism
A
British colonies only trade with Brittan.
