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Questions 6–8 refer to the following engraving from the late 16th century: a2 ...

Oct 5, 2023

Questions 6–8 refer to the following engraving from the late 16th century: a2 Which of the following statements correctly describes the consequences of European colonization? A The effects of colonization up both Europeans and Native Americans were temporary and very small. B The Europeans helped civilize the Native Americans and improved their quality of life by sharing technology with them. C Both the Europeans and Native Americans became rich and powerful by sharing the profits from economic ventures. D Colonization brought wealth to European imperial powers which resulted in political and economic innovations.

Key Concept

KC-1.2.II European overseas expansion resulted in the Columbian Exchange, a series of interactions and adaptations among societies across the Atlantic.

Explanation

The colonization of the Americas by European powers had profound and lasting effects. It brought wealth to European imperial powers, which in turn led to political and economic innovations in Europe. The wealth obtained from the colonies was used to finance wars, exploration, and other ventures. This wealth also led to the development of capitalism and the modern global economic system. The other options are incorrect because the effects of colonization were not temporary or small (A), the Europeans did not necessarily improve the quality of life for Native Americans (B), and not both Europeans and Native Americans became rich and powerful from the colonization (C).

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