Capitalism
Part 1, B
The Colombian exchange shaped the development of several colonies. This was through the building of empires where there was an exchange of plants and animals, leading to the development of the modern world. New Spain, Barbados, and New France developed when different types of trading activities were incorporated. This was seen where products were being exchanged between the old and the new world. Commodities such as sugar, chocolate, and potatoes were introduced to the ancient world in exchange for other products. The ancient world in exchange provided animals, plants, and culture to the modern world (Lecture 3, 46:19). The introduction of new cultures and diseases shaped how individuals were able to develop the colonies, which became superior over time. The colonies developed new ideas resulting from the challenge of new diseases where they managed to establish protective measures. Concepts such as cultivation were highlighted since the colonies began to understand the importance of crop cultivation for their sustenance
Numerous subjects were developed, for example, the themes of capitalism, mobility, and difference, which manifested in different ways. Capitalism developed where individuals controlled most of the trading activities for their interests. There was growth in trading activities around Europe and America, resulting in the emergence of capitalism. Different economic systems developed where there was private ownership of many businesses. Mobility was portrayed when the Portuguese started moving around the African coast, conducting trading activities with Africans (OpenStax, 52). Individuals were free to move around while doing different activities. New regions were ventured into such as the Islamic world as individuals were exploring the African coasts. This helped show how various religious activities were practiced. The theme of difference was also highlighted, whereby there was a gradual shift from capitalism. The transformation was portrayed when animals such as beavers were eliminated while pigs were introduced to the new world.
Part 2, A
The English outshined their rivals in numerous ways by establishing their colonies in America. Some of their existing colonies were in Chesapeake and New England, which had similarities and differences in how operations were carried out. Similarities were evident where agricultural activities were established within the territories. Individuals within the colonies were able to sustain themselves by providing for their agricultural needs. This was through the production of essential food crops, and production practices were improved over time. The colonies also exhibited different characteristics with how activities were carried out. New England majored in the export of food crops and shipping. This meant that the territory had to maximize production to have sufficient crops for consumption and export. Chesapeake colonies hoped to find gold in an adequate amount to trade with other colonies. However, the gold was not found, and the territory majored in the growth of tobacco to earn income (OpenStax, 73). This shows how the colonies exhibited similarities and differences.
Different themes were manifested within the colonies. The idea of mobility is highlighted as the way the English moved and settled in North America, thus helping to form colonies within New England and Chesapeake. The free movement was credited for the successful establishment of New England and Chesapeake. Territories such as Chesapeake controlled the growth and trade of tobacco, which shows how capitalism was practiced. Individuals traded the tobacco, and they earned their profits without the involvement of community members. Tobacco settlement areas were also established in the colony (Lecture 6, 35:22). The difference was seen when colonies started dealing with different types of activities and crops. The manifestation of the themes differed where New England and Chesapeake colonies evolved and gained several distinct features over the years.
References
OpenStax College. (2014). U.S. History. Retrieved from https://d3bxy9euw4e147.cloudfront.net/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/USHistory-OP_IdjNctE.pdf