Atlantic World: New World, New Possibilities

The video explores the historical trade and exploration across continents, focusing on European efforts to find new trade routes and the resulting colonization of the Americas. It discusses the formation of the Atlantic world, where goods and ideas were exchanged between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The Enlightenment period brought new ideas of democracy and science, influencing the establishment of the United States. However, the struggle for equal rights continued for many groups, including African Americans, indigenous people, and women.

In what ways did the Enlightenment influence the establishment of the United States?

What challenges did various groups face in gaining rights in the new democratic country?