Global Transformations in Modern History

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  1. Columbian Exchange and demographic impact on Native Americans
  2. European religious reforms, missionary efforts, and confessional conflicts
  3. Mercantilism, colonial rivalries, and global trade in the early modern era
  4. Scientific revolution and Enlightenment ideas influencing politics and society
  5. Revolutions in America and France: causes, events, and political changes
  6. Industrial Revolution: technology, social classes, urbanization, and economic shifts
  7. Rise of nationalism, socialism, and political ideologies in 19th-century Europe
  8. Imperialism and colonization in Asia, Africa, and the Americas
  9. World War I: origins, warfare, and geopolitical consequences
  10. Interwar period: economic depression, political extremism, and rise of fascism
  11. World War II: major powers, military campaigns, Holocaust, and global impact
  12. Post-World War II global order: Cold War conflicts, decolonization, and international organizations

1. Columbian Exchange and demographic impact on Native Americans

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1. What does the term 'Columbian Exchange' specifically refer to?

2. What was the primary role of the Jesuits during the European religious reforms?

3. What was the primary role of mercantilism in the context of American colonies during the early modern era?

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Columbian Exchange — definition?

Exchange of plants, animals, diseases, people between Europe and the Americas.

Native population decline — cause?

Diseases introduced by Europeans reduced Native Americans by 90%.

African slaves — reason?

Replaced Native Americans after their population declined from disease.

European animals — introduced?

Cattle, pigs, and horses were brought to the Americas.

Little Ice Age — demographic impact?

Large Native American death toll contributed to climate change effects.

Thirty Years War — significance?

Most consequential religious war in 17th-century Europe, causing massive casualties.

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