Bellwork – Friday, Dec. 6th, 2013
1.
Which of the following statements accounts for the
Spanish failure to hold a position of dominance in world
trade?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Spanish withdrew voluntarily from the race for world
trade dominance and established a policy of international
isolation.
The Catholic Church that dominated Spanish society argued
against the establishment of a commercial mentality in Spain.
Spain’s interests were increasingly directed toward the
destruction of the Ottoman Empire.
Spain’s internal economy and banking system were not
sufficient to accommodate the bullion from the new world.
Select what you believe to be the right answer, and
write a short explanation as to why you believe
that is the correct answer.
Key Concept Outline – Practice!
Silver
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Technological Innovations
(Compass, gunpowder, better
ships)
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Henry the Navigator
Vasco da Gama
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Spanish Philippines
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European competition for
trade
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Impact of European disease
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Decline of Spanish
dominance
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Mercantilism
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Core nations vs. Dependent
zones
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Spanish mita system
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Asian resistance to
Europeans
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Seven Years War
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Sugar
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North American Colonies
Wrap-Up
1.
Which of the following statements most accurately
describes the impact of the development of coredependent economic zones on state formation?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Forced labor and European influence tended to generate
weak governments in dependent regions, while increased
trade revenues tended to generate increasing government
strength in core states.
While the profits of global trade tended to strengthen the
governments of core regions, the creation of colonies
extended powerful governments to dependent zones as well.
The efforts of international trade tended to enrich private
commercial interests but weaken core governments who
were unable to tap the wealth. Dependent zone governments,
based on company organization, tended to be strong.
No state government benefited from the creation of coredependent zones. Neither core regions nor colonies were
able to develop strong, centralized governments.