Impact of Exploration: New Worlds, New Challenges
Examine the global consequences of the Age of Exploration, including cultural exchange and conflict.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the positive and negative impacts of European exploration on indigenous cultures.
- Explain the concept of the Columbian Exchange and its global effects.
- Analyze how new trade routes reshaped global economies and power dynamics.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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