Global Age, Europe and the Americas 1420-1750
History

The transfer of goods, culture and ideas between the Americas, West Africa and the Old World
Columbian Exchange
The transfer of goods, culture, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread exchange of plants, animals, people, and ideas between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's voyages.

The knights, soldiers and explorers of the Spanish and the Portuguese Empire
Conquistador
The knights, soldiers, and explorers of the Spanish and the Portuguese Empire. Conquistador. A conquistador was a Spanish or Portuguese conqueror who explored and took over lands in the Americas during the 16th century.

Ethnic groups which originated from mixing between European with non-European peoples
Creole
Ethnic groups which originated from mixing between European with non-European peoples. Creole. Creole refers to cultures and languages that developed in colonies from mixing between European settlers and non-European indigenous or enslaved peoples.

A Spanish labor system that rewarded conquerors with the labor of subject people
Encomienda
A Spanish labor system that rewarded conquerors with the labor of subject people. Encomienda. Encomienda was a system where Spanish conquistadors were granted the right to extract labor and tribute from indigenous people they controlled.

A war between colonies of British America and New France, each supported by parent country and by Indians
French and Indian War
A war between colonies of British America and New France, each supported by parent country and by Indians. The French and Indian War was a conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763, involving both colonial and Native American allies.

A national economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports, and minimize the imports
Mercantilism
A national economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports, and minimize the imports. Mercantilism. Mercantilism is a historical economic system where nations sought to increase wealth by hoarding gold and silver and boosting exports over imports.

The triangular trade in which millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the New World
Middle Passage
The triangular trade in which millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the New World. Middle Passage. The Middle Passage was the horrendous sea journey endured by enslaved Africans as they were shipped to the Americas.

When a group of people get together to oppose, change or overthrow a lawful authority
Mutiny
When a group of people get together to oppose, change or overthrow a lawful authority. Mutiny. In history, mutiny refers to a rebellion by a group of individuals, such as soldiers or sailors, against the leaders in charge.

An important African involved in the British movement for the abolition of the slave trade
Olaudah Equiano
An important African involved in the British movement for the abolition of the slave trade Olaudah Equiano. Olaudah Equiano was a former enslaved person who became a leading activist and writer, helping to end the British slave trade.

A series of economic events that caused the high rate of inflation from the 15th till the 17th century
Price revolution
A series of economic events that caused the high rate of inflation from the 15th till the 17th century. Price revolution. The Price Revolution was a period of high inflation in Europe, largely due to the influx of silver from the Americas increasing the money supply.

Was signed by the Great Britain, France and Spain which ended the French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris
Was signed by the Great Britain, France and Spain which ended the French and Indian War. Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris in 1763 was an agreement that marked the end of the French and Indian War, allowing Britain to gain control over significant territories in North America.

A trade among three regions shaped by the influence of winds and currents during the age of sail
Triangular trade
A trade among three regions shaped by the influence of winds and currents during the age of sail. Triangular trade. It was a historical trade system where goods and enslaved people were exchanged between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.