Week 8: Slides and Notes 3

Question 1

How did disease impact Indigenous populations during European colonization?

Answer 1

Diseases brought by Europeans decimated Indigenous populations who lacked immunity.

Question 2

True or False: The Agricultural Revolution was marked by the introduction of crops that did not harm soil quality.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which innovation by James Watt was crucial to the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 3

The efficient steam engine.

Question 4

Explain the concept of “Neo-Europes.”

Answer 4

Colonies in temperate zones where Europeans recreated European agricultural and social systems.

Question 5

What role did the Three Sisters (maize, beans, squash) play in Indigenous diets?

Answer 5

They provided a nutritionally balanced diet and supported large populations.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which crop became a staple in Ireland due to its adaptability to various soils?

A) Maize
B) Wheat
C) Potatoes
D) Barley

Answer 6

C

Question 7

What is “environmental externality”?

Answer 7

A cost or benefit not reflected in the market price, often impacting the environment.

Question 8

How did the Columbian Exchange affect caloric intake in Europe?

Answer 8

Increased caloric intake, contributing to population growth.

Question 9

What was a primary purpose of canals and railroads during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 9

To transport resources and increase exploitation efficiency.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a triangular route that transported goods, enslaved people, and resources across the Atlantic.

Answer 10

Triangular Trade