4.3 Columbian Exchange

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What were three reasons Europeans wanted to go on explorations around the world? What were they looking for? What did they want to achieve?

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How is the sickness described?

What is repeated or emphasized at the end of the passage?

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The first sugar mill was set up in Brazil around 1535. About how long did it take dor sugar production for exports to reach over 20,000 metric tons?

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What do you notice about the general trend in the price of exported sugar (these prices are from London and Lisbon)?

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What might this price trend suggest about overall sugar production or consumption worldwide?

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What Columbian Exchange elements are present in this map?