Big Picture Questions
- What do the authors mean by the term "Columbian exchange"? Based
on the evidence provided, discuss the impact that this exchange had on both
the western and eastern hemisphere. Consider the biological and cultural consequences
for both areas.
- What technological advances assisted this period of global exploration.
Discuss these advances and their impact on trade and navigation.
- The Seven Years' War is considered the first global conflict. Discuss the
causes of this conflict and the results of its outcome.