atlantic trade unit iii dbq

Question: Using documents, discuss the effects of the development of the Atlantic trade and its impact on the participating civilizations from 1450-

1750. Keep in mind what kinds of additional documents you need to assess the consequences of this

economic endeavor.

HOW TO DBQ

Planning ChartDoc Europe, Latin

America, AfricaS.P.R.I.T.E. Positive or

Negative impact

Silver, Sugar, Slaves

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Doc Europe, Latin America, Africa

S.P.R.I.T.E. Positive or Negative impact


1 All Three Economic, Social Pos- Europe, Neg

- others

Sugar

Document 1

“I do not know if coffee and sugar are essential to the

happiness of Europe, but I do know well that these two

products have accounted for the unhappiness of two great

regions of the world: America has been depopulated so as to

have land on which to plant them; Africa has been

depopulated so as to have the people to cultivate them.”

- from Volume 1 of J.H. Bernardin de Saint Pierre’s Voyage to the Isle de

France, Isle de Bourbon, The Cape of Good Hope… (1773)

Bias/Perspective: 1773 – Toward end of Slave trade – Europeans began to question the morality of the slave trade; also does not mention

disease as biggest killer of Native Americans




2 Latin America Economic, Social Negative Sugar

Document 2

Bias/Perspective: Guiseppe Andreoni is a Portuguese man

describing the process of making sugar and he, at times, is sympathetic of how hard the work is for the slaves. Tells us

he is not scared to tell the truth about dangers of slaves

and the difficulty of this process.




3 Europe Economic Positive - Europe

Sugar

Document 3

- Anonymous advisor to King of France

Bias/Perspective: Makes us aware of the competition between European nations and the economic advantages of getting involved in capitalist opportunities. This advisor was truly concerned with future

of France.

Doc Europe, Latin America,

Africa



4 Latin America

Economic and Social

Negative Silver

Document 4

Source: Antonio Vazquez de Espinosa – Compendium and Description (c.1620)

Bias/Perspective: This is from a Spaniard who seems concerned about the treatment of the Native Americans. This is in 1620, well after

Bartolome de las Casas first shed light on this. Could he be exaggerating to help their cause?

Doc

Europe, Latin America,

Africa



5 Europe Economic, Social Positive Perhaps all three

Document 5

Bias/Perspective: In 1532, Atlantic Trade was still very new and merchants like

Georg Gisze had portraits like this made to show off their new found

wealth. There are no religious symbols

which shows a more secular outlook and all his goods show the importance of

trade and education.




6 Africa Political, Economic

Negative Slaves

Document 6

Bias/Perspective: African Christian King asking

Portuguese to stop slave trade with them because it is

hurting his own society. Does he simply want more control over his kingdom and not be

under the control of Portugal? Perhaps slavery is no longer

profitable for him.




7 All Three Economic Pos – merchants

Neg – slaves

All Three

Document 7

Bias/Perspective: Map only shows Atlantic trade routes and does not show slave trade to the Arab world. Map also does not show amount of

indentured servants going to the new world to work.

Document 8

Doc Europe, Latin America,

Africa



8 Africa Economic and social

Negative Slaves

Bias/Perspective: First hand account of a slave’s experience. His account is graphic but seems accurate especially when we compare it

to Doc. 2 and 4.

Planning ChartDoc Europe, Latin

America, AfricaS.P.R.I.T.E. Positive or

Negative impact


1 All Three Economic, Social Pos- Europe, Neg - others

Sugar, Slaves

2 Latin America Economic, Social Negative Sugar

3 Europe Economic Positive Sugar

4 Latin America Economic and Social

Negative Silver

5 Europe Economic, Social Positive Perhaps all three

6 Africa Political, Economic

Negative Slaves

7 All Three Economic Pos – merchants

Neg – slaves

All Three

8 Africa Economic, Social Negative Slaves

Developing a Thesis

After you analyze the sources provided, what conclusion can you make about the impact of the Atlantic Trade?

1. Search for facts in each document. Pay attention to who the authors of each document are. Are they reliable sources?

2. Look for common trends or information. Is there overwhelming evidence that supports one aspect over another?

3. Find ways to dismiss or downplay opposing viewpoints.

4. Make sure your thesis answers the question and attempts to prove something.

Question: Using documents, discuss the effects of the development of the Atlantic trade and its impact on the participating civilizations from 1450-1750. Keep in mind what kinds of additional documents you need to assess the consequences of this economic endeavor.

Develop a Thesis

From 1450-1750, using the silver from Latin America, the sugar planted by the Europeans, and the slaves taken from Africa, a truly global trade developed that led to

the rise and dominance of Western Europe.

The development of free-market capitalism led by Western European entrepreneurs caused the suffering of Latin American and African people and the destruction of

their societies.

Take some time to write a thesis of your own!

The discovery of the Americas and the development of the Columbian Exchange in the late 15th century was the greatest turning point in human history by influencing

the economic and social aspects of Latin America, Africa, and Western Europe.

From 1450-1750 the Atlantic trade had a positive impact on Western Europe and a negative impact on Latin America and

Africa.

Missing Voice DocumentAfter you analyze the sources provided, what additional document/s would you need to help prove your thesis

about this situation!

An African Slave Trader

A chart depicting the quantity and price of sugar and silver over

time 1450-1750

The testimony of a Native American

who worked on the plantations or

in the mines.

A diary entry or a recording from an oral story that reflected the benefits of the slave trade for some of the West African Kingdoms

like Asante, Benin, or Kongo.

This would help prove just how lucrative the silver and sugar trade was for the Western Europeans. Could combine it with a chart

depicting the amount of slaves brought over from Africa and the decline of Latin

American population.

What was their daily life like? Were they mistreated and abused?

DBQ Essay StructureI. Introduction and Thesis statement

II. Body Paragraph #1 Topic sentence – First subtopic grouping Group Documents to prove your thesis Analyze documents (Don’t just summarize) Why did author say what they said? How does each document prove a point? Why are these sources reliable or not?

III. Body paragraph #2 Transition sentence – second subtopic grouping Group Documents to prove your thesis Analyze documents (Don’t just summarize) Why did

author say what they said? Why are these sources not reliable? How can

you dismiss them?

IV. Missing documents – What documents would you need to help prove

your thesis? Should provide two!

V. Conclusion – restate thesis and conclusion. Try to broaden to larger

themes.

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