How did the Commercial Revolution and its aspects facilitate human cruelty?(1 point)
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European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit banks and insurance companies in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit banks and insurance companies in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit technology and capitalism in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit technology and capitalism in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit Asian and Arab technology in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit Asian and Arab technology in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit Indigenous Americas and enslaved Africans in order to become richer.
European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit Indigenous Americas and enslaved Africans in order to become richer.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which inspired them to begin making these goods themselves and trading them.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which inspired them to begin making these goods themselves and trading them.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which led to an increase in maritime voyages right after the Crusades.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which led to an increase in maritime voyages right after the Crusades.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which led to many Europeans moving to commercial centers in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which led to many Europeans moving to commercial centers in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which led to increased desire for more knowledge and goods.
The Crusades exposed Europeans to knowledge and goods that they had never seen, which led to increased desire for more knowledge and goods.
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European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit Indigenous Americas and enslaved Africans in order to become richer.
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European colonizers used the aspects of the Commercial Revolution to exploit Indigenous Americas and enslaved Africans in order to become richer.
During the Commercial Revolution, European powers expanded their reach and established colonies around the world, particularly in the Americas. These colonies became a source of wealth and resources for the colonizers. However, the pursuit of riches often came at the cost of human cruelty.
One way in which the Commercial Revolution facilitated human cruelty was through the exploitation of Indigenous Americas. Europeans viewed the indigenous populations as inferior and sought to conquer and subjugate them. They forcibly took control of land and resources, leading to the displacement and decimation of indigenous communities. Additionally, Europeans enslaved many indigenous people, subjecting them to harsh labor conditions and often treating them as disposable commodities.
Another aspect of human cruelty during the Commercial Revolution was the enslavement of Africans. European colonizers saw Africans as valuable labor for the plantations and mines in the Americas. They forcibly transported millions of Africans across the Atlantic Ocean under brutal conditions, subjecting them to a life of servitude and dehumanization. The transatlantic slave trade resulted in the suffering and death of millions of Africans.
In both cases, the Commercial Revolution provided the economic and technological means for European colonizers to exploit and oppress these marginalized groups. The desire for wealth, fueled by capitalism and the availability of trade networks, contributed to the cruel treatment and exploitation of Indigenous Americas and enslaved Africans. It is important to acknowledge and reflect upon this dark chapter in history in order to learn from it and work towards a more equitable future.