CONTENT STATEMENT
- European economic and cultural influence dramatically increased through explorations, conquests, and colonization.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Imperialistic European powers gained new territories in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Imperialism impacted the European economies as well as the territories they claimed. European powers gained new wealth from the resources they acquired through their explorations, conquests, and colonization. Their colonies also became markets for European products under the mercantilist system.
The Europeans transformed the cultures of their new territories by establishing similar European governmental structures, converting the indigenous people to Christianity, and introducing their languages and technology. They also weakened and supplanted established cultures.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze the impact of European explorations, conquest, and colonization on indigenous people.
Analyze the impact of explorations, conquests, and colonization on European nations.