The Commercial Revolution - AP European History
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What major economic shift occurred during the Commercial Revolution?
What major economic shift occurred during the Commercial Revolution?
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Shift from feudal economies to market economies. Money-based commerce replaced traditional agricultural barter systems.
Shift from feudal economies to market economies. Money-based commerce replaced traditional agricultural barter systems.
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What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
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It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Established colonial territorial boundaries and trade monopolies.
It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Established colonial territorial boundaries and trade monopolies.
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What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Commercial Revolution?
What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Commercial Revolution?
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To find new trade routes and resources. Economic motives drove Age of Exploration expansion.
To find new trade routes and resources. Economic motives drove Age of Exploration expansion.
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Which region became a major supplier of silver during the Commercial Revolution?
Which region became a major supplier of silver during the Commercial Revolution?
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The Americas. Spanish colonies supplied silver that flooded European markets.
The Americas. Spanish colonies supplied silver that flooded European markets.
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Identify one effect of the Commercial Revolution on global trade.
Identify one effect of the Commercial Revolution on global trade.
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Increased intercontinental trade. Connected distant markets and established global commercial networks.
Increased intercontinental trade. Connected distant markets and established global commercial networks.
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What major economic shift occurred during the Commercial Revolution?
What major economic shift occurred during the Commercial Revolution?
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Shift from feudal economies to market economies. Money-based commerce replaced traditional agricultural barter systems.
Shift from feudal economies to market economies. Money-based commerce replaced traditional agricultural barter systems.
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Which innovation reduced risks in overseas trade during the Commercial Revolution?
Which innovation reduced risks in overseas trade during the Commercial Revolution?
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Insurance. Protected merchants from losses due to shipwrecks and piracy.
Insurance. Protected merchants from losses due to shipwrecks and piracy.
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Which economic concept involves the export of more than is imported?
Which economic concept involves the export of more than is imported?
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Favorable balance of trade. Central mercantilist goal to maximize national wealth accumulation.
Favorable balance of trade. Central mercantilist goal to maximize national wealth accumulation.
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What role did colonies play in the mercantilist system?
What role did colonies play in the mercantilist system?
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They provided raw materials and served as markets for goods. Classic mercantilist relationship ensuring metropole economic dominance.
They provided raw materials and served as markets for goods. Classic mercantilist relationship ensuring metropole economic dominance.
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Which city became a major banking center during the Commercial Revolution?
Which city became a major banking center during the Commercial Revolution?
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Amsterdam. Dutch financial innovations made it Europe's commercial capital.
Amsterdam. Dutch financial innovations made it Europe's commercial capital.
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What was the 'triangular trade'?
What was the 'triangular trade'?
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A trade system among Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Connected three continents through systematic commercial exchange.
A trade system among Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Connected three continents through systematic commercial exchange.
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What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
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It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Established colonial territorial boundaries and trade monopolies.
It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Established colonial territorial boundaries and trade monopolies.
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What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Commercial Revolution?
What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Commercial Revolution?
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To find new trade routes and resources. Economic motives drove Age of Exploration expansion.
To find new trade routes and resources. Economic motives drove Age of Exploration expansion.
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Which economic practice involved buying goods at a low price to sell at a higher price?
Which economic practice involved buying goods at a low price to sell at a higher price?
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Arbitrage. Fundamental commercial strategy exploiting regional price differences.
Arbitrage. Fundamental commercial strategy exploiting regional price differences.
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Identify one major trade route during the Commercial Revolution.
Identify one major trade route during the Commercial Revolution.
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The Atlantic Slave Trade. Connected Africa, Americas, and Europe in forced labor system.
The Atlantic Slave Trade. Connected Africa, Americas, and Europe in forced labor system.
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What was the main commodity traded by the Dutch in Asia?
What was the main commodity traded by the Dutch in Asia?
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Spices. Dutch East India Company controlled lucrative Asian spice markets.
Spices. Dutch East India Company controlled lucrative Asian spice markets.
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What was the 'Columbian Exchange'?
What was the 'Columbian Exchange'?
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The exchange of goods and ideas between the New and Old Worlds. Transformed global agriculture, cuisine, and population patterns.
The exchange of goods and ideas between the New and Old Worlds. Transformed global agriculture, cuisine, and population patterns.
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Which commodity had a significant impact on the English economy during the Commercial Revolution?
Which commodity had a significant impact on the English economy during the Commercial Revolution?
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Wool. Textile industry became England's primary export source.
Wool. Textile industry became England's primary export source.
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What was one effect of the Price Revolution on European economies?
What was one effect of the Price Revolution on European economies?
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Devaluation of currency. Excessive silver supply reduced purchasing power across Europe.
Devaluation of currency. Excessive silver supply reduced purchasing power across Europe.
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Which region became a major supplier of silver during the Commercial Revolution?
Which region became a major supplier of silver during the Commercial Revolution?
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The Americas. Spanish colonies supplied silver that flooded European markets.
The Americas. Spanish colonies supplied silver that flooded European markets.
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What was the primary purpose of tariffs in the mercantilist system?
What was the primary purpose of tariffs in the mercantilist system?
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To protect domestic industries from foreign competition. Mercantilist policy protecting national industries from foreign goods.
To protect domestic industries from foreign competition. Mercantilist policy protecting national industries from foreign goods.
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Identify one effect of the Commercial Revolution on global trade.
Identify one effect of the Commercial Revolution on global trade.
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Increased intercontinental trade. Connected distant markets and established global commercial networks.
Increased intercontinental trade. Connected distant markets and established global commercial networks.
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What was the role of the Spanish Armada in the Commercial Revolution?
What was the role of the Spanish Armada in the Commercial Revolution?
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To protect Spanish trade routes. Naval power secured Spanish monopoly over American trade.
To protect Spanish trade routes. Naval power secured Spanish monopoly over American trade.
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Which European country was known for its early financial innovations?
Which European country was known for its early financial innovations?
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The Netherlands. Dutch Republic pioneered banking, insurance, and stock exchanges.
The Netherlands. Dutch Republic pioneered banking, insurance, and stock exchanges.
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What was the role of the British Navigation Acts?
What was the role of the British Navigation Acts?
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To regulate colonial trade and enable British economic control. Mercantilist legislation ensuring colonial trade benefited Britain exclusively.
To regulate colonial trade and enable British economic control. Mercantilist legislation ensuring colonial trade benefited Britain exclusively.
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What was the economic impact of the introduction of new crops from the Americas?
What was the economic impact of the introduction of new crops from the Americas?
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Diversification of European agriculture. New World crops reduced European dependence on traditional grains.
Diversification of European agriculture. New World crops reduced European dependence on traditional grains.
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Which city became a major banking center during the Commercial Revolution?
Which city became a major banking center during the Commercial Revolution?
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Amsterdam. Dutch financial innovations made it Europe's commercial capital.
Amsterdam. Dutch financial innovations made it Europe's commercial capital.
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Which new class emerged due to the Commercial Revolution?
Which new class emerged due to the Commercial Revolution?
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The bourgeoisie. Merchant class gained wealth and political influence.
The bourgeoisie. Merchant class gained wealth and political influence.
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What was the significance of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange?
What was the significance of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange?
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It was the first official stock exchange. Established modern securities trading and financial markets.
It was the first official stock exchange. Established modern securities trading and financial markets.
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Which product from the New World had a significant impact on European diets?
Which product from the New World had a significant impact on European diets?
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Potatoes. Revolutionized European nutrition and supported population growth.
Potatoes. Revolutionized European nutrition and supported population growth.
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