Epilogue Context: European Cultural Change: The Age of Exploration resulted in a steep increase in the variety of goods available in Europe. Suddenly, items from around the world were available in Europe in ever-increasing quantities. This resulted in changing patterns of consumption for all classes of European society, especially the newly rich middle class. Demand increased for luxury goods that could be used to display wealth and status, especially goods from China and India. “Things which in centuries past were considered to be quite rare are now thought by all and sundry to be quite necessary.” —Ralph Fitch, British merchant, 1599. Explain what Ralph Fitch means when he stated “Things which in centuries past were considered to be quite rare are now thought by all and sundry to be quite necessary.” Be specific.

answer: the correct answer is c.

explanation:

the industrial revolution pushed the world into modern industrialization. it changed the course of history profoundly. it caused rapid urbanization and pushed cities and countries into development. the industrial revolution began in great britain with a series with new inventions which led to the creation of machines and mass production.

this caused the country to gain wealth and money and become an international superpower. it improved transportation and manufacturing inside the country, pushed people to live in urban areas and britain to become the most powerful nation in the world for a while.

answer:

it caused mass african migration, african populations to grow, african empires to topple, and racism against slaves to emerge.

background

early european explorers to the americas likely experienced emotions including awe at the vast "new" environment, amazement at meeting "others," the thrill of the unknown, concern for personal safety, desire for personal reward, and longing for their homeland and those left behind. written and pictorial records attributed to europeans provide the bulk of the records of these early travels. impressions of natives as well as native impressions of europeans are frequently framed in the narratives of the explorers. examination of these records indicates the cautious and curious nature of first encounters.

significance

centuries of ignorance, prejudice, and opinions lacking evidence or scholarly research have tainted traditional views of the earliest meetings between native americans (first nations in canada) and europeans. students may come to recognize how the later period of continued exploration, settlement, and interaction was influenced by these early encounters from the st. lawrence river to georgia.