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  2. Nov 23, 2021 · Joint Stock companies grew all over the world and contributed towards the economic development of the 15th through 18th centuries by globalizing the economy and allowing for growth in capital and investment.

    • World History: The Age of Exploration
    • World History: The Development of The Global Economy
    • World History: Columbian Exchange
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    Christopher Columbus: Italian navigator who attempted to find a westward route to Asia under the sponsorship of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain; first European to discover the New World.

    Conquest of Constantinople: In 1453, the Ottomans conquered the Byzantine capital and ended the Eastern Roman Empire, giving rise to the Ottoman Empire, which lasted until WWI.
    Caravel:Inspired by the Arab dhow, a compact ship of Portuguese origin that featured triangular sails and a sternpost rudder making it capable of crossing oceans; used during the Age of Exploration.
    Lateen sail:Triangular sail that allowed ships to sail against the wind, increasing maneuverability and making early oceanic sailing possible.
    Carrack:Large sailing vessel with multiple masts with a large cargo capacity; stable in rough seas, which enabled voyages of several months through difficult waters; originally developed in Europe...
    Columbian exchange: Beginning with the explorations of Christopher Columbus, the interchange of plants, animals, pathogens, and people between the Old World and the New World.
    Mercantilism: Economic system focused on maintaining a positive balance of exports to imports that encouraged domestic employment; measured the economic strength of a state relative to its neighbor...
    Sugar cultivation:Specialized resource extraction process that relied on African slave labor after indigenous populations were decimated by disease; foreshadowed the intensive manufacturing of the...

    Learn about the global trade network, European empires, and social changes in the Americas, Asia, and Europe from 1450 to 1750. Find key terms, practice questions, and examples of joint-stock companies that sponsored exploration and colonization.

  3. A set of flashcards for AP World History students to review key terms and concepts related to the Commercial Revolution and the Atlantic trading system. Learn about joint-stock companies, monopolies, slave trade, and more.

  4. Sep 19, 2017 · Learn what a joint stock company is and how it influenced English colonization of the New World. Find out the important dates, people, and questions related to this topic for the APUSH exam.

  5. Learn how credit, interest, and banking transformed the world economy in Era 5. Explore the role of Fibonacci, bills of exchange, and colonies in the rise of capitalism.

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