Significant Changes In The Early Modern World

The revival of trade and commerce during the middle ages impacted European Society in many ways but it is important to know how and what caused the revival of trade and commerce and then how it really changed the future European Society.

In the period between the mid-sixteenth century to the early eighteenth century, the global flow of silver had impacted the regions of the world through its value and perception in trade and society. The utilization and production of silver caused many areas to change into societies that focused on commerce and the abundance of goods. Similar to the social effects silver trade made, it had also made many positive economic impacts and changes resulting in the growth of world commerce and wealth, while also making negative economic impacts because of its prominence in the world.

Trade was different across regions of the world because of the goods being traded, the currency used and the religions and cultures people believe in.

The flow of trade of silver had a huge economic and social effect through the sixteenth to the early eighteenth century. From high prices in Spain to labor work dropping, silver made or broke any society. From the Spanish silver mines to the Chinese merchants to the British spice trade industry, commodities have influenced governments, trade routes, shipping industries, and even land cultivation.

The trade of one item of commerce being stopped caused problems. A person who depended on it could no longer sell it after they imported it. This still happens in our economy today. An example of this today would be something like Pratt and Whitney closing down a plant; it hurts the rest of the community that once benefited from it.

Trading agricultural goods and industrial goods was a good thing, until trade partners started fighting. If trade led to war it had to have been because of money. It also could have been because

The movement of goods, people, and wealth in the late 17th and 18th centuries permanently changed societies across the continents of Europe, Africa, and North and South America, thereby increasing the reach of globalization in the modern age. Most influential to this movement was what is sometimes referred to as “The Atlantic Circuit”, a triangle of trade between Western Europe, western Africa, and the West Indies. Out of this circuit came the rapid growth of the Atlantic slave trade, which not only established multiple industries of agriculture, but significantly changed the economies of all countries involved. The

In the question how did the Atlantic slave trade effect the Atlantic world, there are several answers, but two stick out more than the rest. The two most prevalent answers to this question are the integration of a new race into the early American culture and the rebellious behavior and political turmoil that strained America for years during slavery and after its abolition. These actions created a grand riptide in how America functioned. The economy changed drastically, the reason being crude.

In this lecture Professor Harf discussed how in each conflict there was always a reassessment and how each country dealt with it. In the 1500’s the countries had emerged as important international players in either being an ally or an enemy to other nations. This is a significant step in the course of the future in many policies, wars, and agreements yet to come. In 1648, religion was finally kicked out of all of foreign policies which in my opinion was one of the smartest thing done. With church and state separate in America it is easier to make government decisions without having to go through a pope or priest to decide the final answer. In that time as well countries would keep tabs on each other to make sure that countries weren’t trying

The word 'office' stems from the Latin 'officium'. This was not necessarily a place, but rather an often-mobile 'bureau', which was more about human staff, or even the abstract notion of formal position, such as a magistrate.

Without commerce, the scientific revolution would not have been possible. The Jewel House, Matters of Exchange, and Experiencing Nature all illustrate the importance of commerce in different types of settings: a community, Dutch society, and the explorations of the Spanish. This commerce allowed the people to prosper, brought them together in collaboration, and fueled curiosity which ultimately brought forth the scientific revolution.

The Commercial Revolution changed Europe by changing the way people did business in the 1200s. On page 33 in CTF, the second paragraph states “During the Commercial Revolution, however, merchants and craftspeople became more aggressive about making a profit.” Many Landlords wanted farmers to grow crops to be sold on their rented land. Cities grew rich from specific things such as dying cloth in Florence and glassmaking in Venice. They also brought rare goods from far away making many cities have rich trading centers. Not everybody could afford a business because people were too obsessed with making money. Instead, they created joint-stock companies just in case their business didn’t work out as planned. People opened banks to earn capital from interest such as the Medici family. Europe reached a high point where many people were wealthy and gained more power changing rising Europe’s economy and power causing many monopolies. There was also great growth in the merchant's class and towns/urban centers (Page 33, CTF). The Commercial Revolution was greatly based off trade (CTF, PG. 35, Paragraph 3-6) and many things were traveled via the Silk Road. When trading with other places, people became interested in where these things were from so the explored and looked for these places. Another reason for people exploring was that they wanted to spread Christianity.

During the 16th century the world was changing. People started to think differently. Governments started changing, people were migrating and people were debating. In Europe there were many enlightened thinkers. Leonardo da Vinci finished Mona Lisa during the 16th century. Michelangelo carved his Statue of David. (World History Timeline: 16th Century ) Around the world people were starting to think for themselves. Unfortunately rulers, kings, and leaders didn’t like that. So, in order to prevent rebellious actions towards their governments, leaders created strict laws. Most people didn’t like that, so they chose to move. As they traveled, they carried ideas with them. Some Europeans were exploring the world. They reached land that they haven't seen, and their ideas spread. (World History Timeline: 16th Century) People were influenced by others, religious ideas and structures spread as well. Different types of religions were spreading. Religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and many more. A significant religious leader in the Catholic Church was Pope Julius II. His papacy was marked by an active foreign policy, beautiful projects of buildings, and patronage for the arts. (European Religion During the Early 16th Century) Europeans reached a foreign land, which is known as Indonesia. They arrived in Indonesia in the beginning of the 16th century and discovered valuable goods in Maluku. They were determined to dominate the spice trade at its sources in India and the

Before 1500, Europeans had already established a trading network with Africa, Asia and America. The products that they traded during that time period included food clothing, weapons and other goods. Today their trading networks are very sophisticated and connect to every corner well to every other aspect of the planet. Trading became an essential part for our society to function and prosperous into what it has become today. Some might think that today’s trading landscape came from the Europeans around 1500, but they were just eager to establish trades with countries who were just as eager to purchase European goods. However, this statement is incorrect. The reality was that not every country was willing to purchase their products, but many

----------------------Before the start of the Industrial Revolution goods were typically made, processed and sold locally or in limited quantities. Goods were often produced in rural homes and farms. One of the main causes for this to occur was due to transportation. Transportation was one of the biggest impediments for economic growth in Europe and especially for colonists in America. It was worse in America since it was newly “discovered” land there was no infrastructure to start making new roads. Europe had roads, but many were not suitable for long and quick passages to trade goods over long distances. There were a few forms of transportation. People typically traveled by horse or mule. When traveling with a horse or mule some people used a Conestoga Wago to transport cargo. However, due to the road conditions it was hard to travel by these means. An alternative was to send goods down river by loading them onto canoes to send down waterways. During the 18th century Britain and France began tackling the