Identify and explain one effect the Columbia Exchange had on Afro-Eurasia.
(AP World History)
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AP World History:
Between 1450 and 1750, globalization and the connection between Europe and the Americas was a key focal point in the development of the world economy and brought together two previously isolated continents. So, what caused the Columbian Exchange and what did it cause?
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European Motivations in the New World
Here is a simple way to remember the 3 main motivations for European exploration and colonization in the New World:
The Three G's☝☝☝
God ⛪️
Major Catholic nations such as Spain and Portugal were eager to expand the outreach of the Church.
Increasing the number of Catholics would strengthen the Church and each respective monarchy's power independently.
Gold
European nations all heavily sought after gold and riches.
The emergence of the Ottoman empire put a wrench in European access to Asia as well as overtook many sources of gold in Western Asia, so European nations were eager to find an alternative.
Glory
Military success and growing nationalism made European monarchs ambitious and confident in pursuing exploration.
Nations grew competitive, and each one wanted to reap the most benefits and have the most success in the New World.