Question
Which statement investigates the origin of the transatlantic trade network?(1 point)
Responses
The transatlantic trade network originated as a response to power imbalances between the colonies and their mother countries.
The transatlantic trade network originated as a response to power imbalances between the colonies and their mother countries.
The transatlantic trade network originated with the increased demand for enslaved labor in the Americas.
The transatlantic trade network originated with the increased demand for enslaved labor in the Americas.
The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of mercantilism and the need to transport goods across the Atlantic Ocean.
The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of mercantilism and the need to transport goods across the Atlantic Ocean.
The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of nationalism, as countries amassed colonies as a symbol of power.
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The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of nationalism, as countries amassed colonies as a symbol of power.
Some historians are convinced that the expansion of slavery was linked to profits planters made from growing cash crops such as tobacco, rice, indigo, and sugar. By the eighteenth century the sugar islands in the Caribbean served as a major market place for enslaved people. The sugar crop and enslaved harvesting of the crop were a major income source for plantation owners in the Caribbean.
Which of the following accurately investigates the reasons why the African slave trade spread to the Caribbeans?
(1 point)
Responses
The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.
The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.
The demand to colonize newly conquered lands in Portugal and Britain prompted landowners to purchase enslaved people.
The demand to colonize newly conquered lands in Portugal and Britain prompted landowners to purchase enslaved people.
The demand for rice rose during the seventeenth century, which increased the demand of enslaved people.
The demand for rice rose during the seventeenth century, which increased the demand of enslaved people.
African slave traders exported enslaved people to the Caribbean in exchange for more fertile plantation land.
Which of the following accurately investigates the reasons why the African slave trade spread to the Caribbeans?
(1 point)
Responses
The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.
The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.
The demand to colonize newly conquered lands in Portugal and Britain prompted landowners to purchase enslaved people.
The demand to colonize newly conquered lands in Portugal and Britain prompted landowners to purchase enslaved people.
The demand for rice rose during the seventeenth century, which increased the demand of enslaved people.
The demand for rice rose during the seventeenth century, which increased the demand of enslaved people.
African slave traders exported enslaved people to the Caribbean in exchange for more fertile plantation land.
The growing demand for sugar encouraged plantation owners to purchase enslaved people to increase their profits.
Imagine you investigated the African slave trade. Which of the following would provide the best definition of African slave trade?(1 point)
Responses
the trade of enslaved people to Africa for use in intensive labor projects
the trade of enslaved people to Africa for use in intensive labor projects
the sale and exportation of enslaved people from Africa to harvest cash crops for profit
the sale and exportation of enslaved people from Africa to harvest cash crops for profit
the route enslaved people took to gain better work and living conditions
the route enslaved people took to gain better work and living conditions
the sale and transportation of enslaved people from the Caribbeans to Brazil to harvest sugar
Responses
the trade of enslaved people to Africa for use in intensive labor projects
the trade of enslaved people to Africa for use in intensive labor projects
the sale and exportation of enslaved people from Africa to harvest cash crops for profit
the sale and exportation of enslaved people from Africa to harvest cash crops for profit
the route enslaved people took to gain better work and living conditions
the route enslaved people took to gain better work and living conditions
the sale and transportation of enslaved people from the Caribbeans to Brazil to harvest sugar
The sale and exportation of enslaved people from Africa to harvest cash crops for profit
While investigating the increased warfare in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, what do many historians argue is the key factor in increasing warfare at large?(1 point)
Responses
the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
wars of succession
wars of succession
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin
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the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
wars of succession
wars of succession
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin
The European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
Investigate the influence of the forced migration of captive Africans to the New World with regard to culture and commerce. How did forced migration directly lend to creating a new culture?(1 point)
Responses
The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.
The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
Responses
The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.
The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
this is not the correct answer: The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of nationalism, as countries amassed colonies as a symbol of power. the correct answer is The transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of mercantilism and the need to transport goods across the Atlantic Ocean.
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct, the transatlantic trade network originated with the growth of mercantilism and the need to transport goods across the Atlantic Ocean. Thank you for pointing that out.
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