Quizlet Terms up to 9-25

Exchange of goods from the NEW World (Potatoes, corn, beans, squash, tobacco) for goods from the OLD World (chickens, pigs horses, disease, technology)

oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the modern USA (1565-present)

Signed in 1776, this is a statement that explains that America is independent from England.

Includes rules, amendments (freedom of speech, who can vote, etc.). "Living document" (is changed and amended periodically.)

A map showing units such as man-made borders countries, states, provinces, districts, etc. Each is normally a different color

A map that shows natural land features (mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.)

The numbering system used to indicate the location of parallels drawn on a globe and measuring distance north and south of the equator.

Distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

a line of latitude about 23 degrees North of the equator

a line of latitude about 23 degrees South of the equator

The meridian, designated at 0° longitude, which passes through the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England.

1100-1300 increased trade between Europe and Middle East. Increased demand for goods. Exposed Europe to Technology