Big Picture Questions

  1. 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.
  2. What technological advances assisted this period of global exploration. Discuss these advances and their impact on trade and navigation.
  3. The Seven Years' War is considered the first global conflict. Discuss the causes of this conflict and the results of its outcome.