Thursday, October 18, 2007

Exam #2



The Columbian Exchange transformed the world in a more radical(extreme) way than any other development in world history. One significant effect of this process(series of actions) was the establishment of the Triangle Trade. While many factors were a part of the Triangle Trade, the rapid growth in both supply and demand for new commodities was the largest motivating element. This time period may be best associated(connected to) with economic developments, but it is impossible to analyze(To examine) this period without considering the intense social impact that the Triangle Trade had on those involved. In truth, a full understanding can only be gained by appreciating(feel good about) how economic and social factors(something that applies to) impact each other in history.


The Columbian Exchange, which was the begining of trade of tobacco, sugar, chocolate,and coffee, changed the world in a extreme way than any other development in history. One important series of action was the establishment of the Triangle Trade, which was the path that they brought slave from Africa to Mexico and then The U.S.A. then back to Africa. There was a big supply and demand for new commodities like Sugar, Coffee, tea, and Cocoa. This time period may best be connected to econmic developments, but it's impossible to examine time without thinking the intense social impact that the Triangle Trade had on those involved. A full understanding canonly be gained by accepting how economic and social factors impact each other in history.

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