Unit 5-Impact on Trade Portfolio
World History A
Introduction
What led to European colonization of the Americas?What types of items were traded between people in Africa, Asia and Europe? What impact did trade have on economic development in African, European American and Asian societies? Why did the plantation system begin? What impact did slavery have on the economic development of African, European and American economies during the 15th century? These are all important questions to consider as you begin your portfolio assignment.
In this portfolio, you will investigate the impact trade had on the African, European, American and Asia economies. You will identify the causes of historical events related to to the global economy during the 15th century. You will also investigate the short and long-term economic impact slavery had on Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Directions
Step 1-Choose three continents as the focus of your portfolio assignment. NOTE-Africa has to be one of your choices.Choose two other continents from the following….
Europe
Africa-MANDATORY
The Americas (North and South)
Asia
Step 2-After choosing your three continents, answer the following questions for each of your three continents in a five paragraph essay.
Why were your continents the target of colonization? NOTE-If you choose Europe, discuss why European nations began the practice of colonization.
How did global trade in the 15th and 16th centuries impact the economic development of your chosen continents?
What were some long-term effects slavery had on your chosen continents?
Step 3 (Optional)-Fill out the graphic organizer below to help organize your thoughts and information.
Questions to Answer
Africa
Reasons for Colonization
Impacts of Global Trade
Long-Term Impacts of Slavery
Step 4-Start Building Your Essay
Your essay should include….
Introductory Paragraph
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Conclusion Paragraph
Introduction Paragraph-Your introduction paragraph should introduce your topic and include your thesis statement, You should state how colonization, slavery and global trade impacted world economies in the 15th and 16th centuries, and include a preview of what you plan to discuss in your body paragraphs. (3-5 sentences)
Body Paragraphs #1-3- Devote one paragraph for each of your chosen continents.Answer the three questions for each continent. (3-5 sentences per body paragraph)
Conclusion Paragraph-Restate your thesis and wrap up your essay. (3-5 sentences)
Step 5-Create a Works Cited page
At the end of your essay, include a Works Cited page with a list of the sources you used.
This must be in MLA format
Step 6-Include a Check My Work link
When your essay is finished, run it through the Check My Work program.
Copy and paste the Check My Work link at the end of your essay.
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Essay Format
12 font, double spaced, Times New Roman
MLA format
Five Paragraphs
Works Cited Page
Check My Work link
Graphic Organizer:
Africa
Reasons for Colonization:
- Desire for resources such as gold, ivory, and slaves
- Competition between European nations for trade routes and influence
- Spread of Christianity
Impacts of Global Trade:
- Increased demand for African goods led to economic growth
- Introduction of new goods and technologies from Europe and Asia
- Disruption of traditional African economies and societies
Long-Term Impacts of Slavery:
- Depopulation and destabilization of African societies
- Development of racial hierarchy and discrimination
- Legacy of inequality and poverty
Europe
Reasons for Colonization:
- Search for new trade routes and markets
- Desire for wealth, power, and prestige
- Religious motives such as spreading Christianity
Impacts of Global Trade:
- Expansion of European empires and influence
- Accumulation of wealth and resources
- Economic growth and development of mercantilism
Long-Term Impacts of Slavery:
- Enrichment of European economies through cheap labor
- Development of race-based slavery and exploitation
- Legacy of racism and inequality
The Americas
Reasons for Colonization:
- Discovery of new lands and opportunities for settlement
- Extraction of resources such as gold, silver, and agricultural products
- Expansion of empires and competition for territory
Impacts of Global Trade:
- Introduction of new crops and animals to Europe and Asia
- Transfer of diseases that devastated indigenous populations
- Development of plantation economies based on slave labor
Long-Term Impacts of Slavery:
- Enslavement and genocide of indigenous peoples
- Establishment of racial hierarchies and systems of oppression
- Legacy of poverty, inequality, and discrimination
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