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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.
Planning Chart
Doc
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Elements
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
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
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
1
All Three
Economic, Social
Pos- Europe,
Neg - others
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.
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
2
Latin America
Economic, Social
Negative
Sugar
Document 3
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.
Anonymous advisor to King of France
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or Negative
impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
3
Europe
Economic
Positive - Europe
Sugar
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
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
4
Latin America
Economic and Social
Negative
Silver
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.
Do
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Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
5
Europe
Economic, Social
Positive
Perhaps all three
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.
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
S.P.R.I.T.E.
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
6
Africa
Political, Economic
Negative
Slaves
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.
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
7
All Three
Economic
Pos – merchants
Neg – slaves
All Three
Document 8
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.
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
8
Africa
Economic and social
Negative
Slaves
Planning Chart
Doc
Europe, Latin
America, Africa
PERSIAN
Positive or
Negative impact
Silver, Sugar,
Slaves
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
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.
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.
Develop a Thesis
Take some time to write a thesis of your own!
From 1450-1750 the Atlantic trade had a positive impact on Western Europe
and a negative impact on Latin America and Africa.
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 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.
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.
Missing Voice Document
After 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 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.
A chart depicting
the quantity and
price of sugar and
silver over time
1450-1750
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.
The testimony of a
Native American who
worked on the
plantations or in the
mines.
What was their daily life like? Were they mistreated
and abused?
DBQ Essay Structure
I.
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.