Chapter 13

 Throughout the Early Modern Era (1450-1750 time period), political transformations were taking place. It's said that this is "the first time in world history" for Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans to have come in contact with each other. Europeans such as the Spanish, Portuguese, British, and French were vigorously working on building up their empires in the Americas.  

  Armed with advanced technology and diseases they were able to take over what is now known as North America. This European imperialism led to the Great Dying, in which up to 90 percent of the Native American population died. Once the natives were exposed to these foreign people and creatures, diseases, and new environments it became very difficult for them to adapt and survive.

 The Colombian Exchange took place in the Americas and was the interchange of plants, animals, religion, culture, technology, and people. It was "an interacting Atlantic world connecting four continents." This was a great benefit for Europeans, as they were able to gain wealth and power which helped strengthen the European civilization.

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