SOURCE A: Map showing the spread of European Imperialism throughout the world from the 18th to 19th Century. Flashcards
Determine what kind of source it is?
map
Find out when the source was created?
Find out who created the source?
Determine the context in which the source was created?
What is it showing us?
This map shows the principle flows of trade from 1880 to 1914 when European empires made a last gasp attempt to secure colonies so that they could ensure a flow of raw materials to their factories and manufacturing bases in Europe.
It shows the Trading Routes in Colonial Era
Who did the colonies have to trade with?
The colonies traded with one another and the British mostly. However, as the colonial economy expanded, they began to trade with the French, Dutch, Spanish, Germans, and Africa.
What are some colonial trades?
Colonial trades were primarily business deals between colonies or with the British. Some trades, mostly agricultural goods, were made with foreign nations if the colonists could find a way around British regulation.
How did trade impact the colonies?
Trade made the colonies very wealthy and connected them to other national relationships. Trade also brought the colonies closer together as they found a unique identity separate from the British.
How did the 13 colonies develop their economies?
The 13 colonies developed their economies through a vast British trade network. However, each colonial region was different, as the New England colonies focused on shipping, the Middle Colonies focused on industry, and the Southern Colonies focused on agriculture.
Which history subtopic does this source relate to?
It has relation to European Imperialism
