Document the effects of European exploration and conquest in the Americas from 1492 to 1700. 1) How were the indigenous peoples in the Americas affected?

2) How did the balance of power in Europe change because of the wealth from the "New World"?

3) How were all peoples affected by the development of mercantilism?

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?