Early Exploration and Expansion
The Abuse of Indians and Africans
Again, here are the most used essay questions for your test. You will have to answer 4 of the following 6 questions. Multiple choice test takers, be sure to study the questions for their facts and information rather than its overall message.
1. Describe Middle Passage. Be sure to explain how the slaves were captured, and their voyage over the Atlantic. Also explain why the slave traders used Africans for plantations in the New World.
2. Why did Europe start to explore? Explain the informational and technological reasons as well as the overall reason whey they explored.
3. Describe in detail Columbus' 4 voyages. Be sure to explain the difficulties for Columbus in obtaining his ships.
4. Give an overview of the Spanish attrocities. Why did they do this? What historical information led them to do this? What did the results of their violence cause?
5. From your miniture classroom work, describe a joint-stock company. How exactly does Merchantalism work?