AP European History Flashcards: Globalization

Study Globalization in AP European History with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the single most important European maritime innovation enabling Atlantic expansion?

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ANSWER

The caravel (ocean-going sailing ship suited to long voyages). Its lateen sails and sturdy design enabled oceanic exploration.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Globalization, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP European History.

How to use these flashcards

Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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In a 100-word 1885 missionary letter from the Congo region, the writer describes new European-administered transport routes moving ivory and rubber to coastal ports, while imported textiles and metal goods circulate inland. The letter notes violence used to compel labor and claims European "civilization" accompanies commerce. Which motivation for late nineteenth-century globalization is best supported by the letter's description?

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