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Cornell Notes Topic: Big Era Six – The Great Global Convergence, 1400-1800 CE Essential Question: ______

Questions Notes - Create questions which elicit - Write headings and key words in colored pen. critical thinking, not one word - Take sufficient notes with selective & accurate paraphrasing (not too many answers. Use Costa’s house to words/ $1 per word). determine levels. - Skip a line between ideas and topics. - Write questions directly across - Use bulleted lists and abbreviations. from the answers in your notes. - Correctly sequence information. - Leave a space or draw a pencil - Include diagrams or pictures for clarification. line separating questions. - Use revision checklist to review and revise notes. Great Global Convergence: 

5 Key Transformations (Major World Changes): Major Change 1 – Increased Communication

How did the “Great Dying” Major Change 2 – Columbian Exchange linkto the Columbian Exchange?

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Cornell Notes Page 2 Questions Notes What was a major trade Major Change 3 – Arrival of Global Economy thatproduct helped boost Europe’s economy during this time?

Major Change 4 – Rise of European Political & Military Power

Major Change 5 – Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment

Why did the African Humans & The Environment declinepopulation in the 1800s?

What caused the population declineto in the Americas? Name ______Date ______Period _____ Page ______

Cornell Notes Page 3 Questions Notes Which population was The Great Dying & Its Consequences affectedgreatly by the Great Why?Dying?

What was a positive changeecological that resulted from the Great Global Convergence?

What forced the migration of The African Slave Trade African men and women across the Atlantic? Name ______Date ______Period _____ Page ______

Cornell Notes Page 4 Questions Notes Rampant Deforestation

Humans & Other Humans

Shift in the Economic Center of Gravity

Revolution in Military Power & Finance Name ______Date ______Period _____ Page ______

Cornell Notes Page 5 Questions Notes

Humans & Ideas

Cultural Developments in Europe

The Global Religious Scene

The Scientific Revolution Name ______Date ______Period _____ Page ______

Conclusion In your own words and in complete sentences, write a summary paragraph. Your summary should cover the main concepts of the notes, be accurate, and have adequate details. Use the rubric to make sure you have included all components.