1. European Expansion and the New World
European explorers hoped to find riches in far off distant countries as well as to discover a sea route to Asia. Through these sea-routes, explorers saw a future of economic wealth and power. ... Once in America, African slaves were traded for New World produce and raw materials. This made African trade a critical component to the lives of those in the New World. ... New crops like corn, potatoes, tomatoes and chocolate were introduced to the Old World while pigs, chickens and sheep were introduced to the New World. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate