Effects of Transatlantic Voyages 1491-1607
Explore the impacts of transatlantic voyages from 1491 to 1607 on the Americas and Europe, including population changes, economic shifts, and cultural exchanges that shaped both regions during this pivotal period.
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APUSH Review: Unit #1, Learning Objective G (Topic 1.7) Explain the effects of the development of transatlantic voyages from 1491 to 1607.
APUSH Test Tip We have arrived at the end of unit 1! The objective for this topic requires you to take the content and skills learned and apply them to the years for unit 1. Below you will find a series of steps to help you demonstrate your knowledge of unit 1.
Sample Essay Topic Analyze the extent to which transatlantic voyages fostered change in the Americas and Europe from 1491 to 1607.
Contextualization Here you are to describe (4 sentences or so) a big picture of what life was like BEFORE 1491 in the Americas. (Refer back to objective B if you need assistance)
Thesis Statement Here you will identify specific ways in which transatlantic voyages fostered change in the Americas AND Europe. You don t need to explain them in the intro; that will be for the body paragraphs. But make sure your thesis is MORE than a restatement of the topic or you will not receive credit.
Fostering Change In The Americas OK here is your evidence and analysis. Below you will provide information that supports your thesis for EACH region listed in the sample essay topic. Here s where you will explain the information in detail Deadly epidemics - population decline, Encomienda System, African enslaved labor, new animals (horses)
Fostering Change In Europe Population increase (maize and potatoes) Transition from feudalism to capitalism (result of influx of precious metals from the Americas)
Conclusion Here you will summarize your essay. If you can, make a connection to another time or place that experienced a similar situation that you wrote about. (This will be tough earlier in the course because you haven t learned a lot of the content yet, but do your best.)
See You Back Here For Learning Objective A (Topic 2.1)
