Chapter 16 Part 1

While I was reading the chapter I never knew how much religion was such a big deal back in modern day society. Out of all religions Christianity was the most well known religion there was back in modern day society. Christianity was spreadout throughout all Europe and all other parts of the world. People back in modern times used to think that Christianity was the only way to go to heaven. Christianity was looked as more then a religion but more of a priority because being Christian was the key to heaven. Honestly, it's not about being religious it's just about believing God and loving him till the day you pass away and I will gurantee you will go to heaven! When I was a small child I was always taught that by my parents... and since I grew up always being told that all the time I honestly believe if you love God with all your heart you will go to heaven no matter what. God loves everyone for who they are and does not judge.

Chapter 15: Global Commerce

While I was reading over Chapter 15 I was shocked on how much trading routes there  was going back in those times, I didn't realize how much trading was a big deal. Different parts of the world there was a lot of trading, including Europe itself. The one main thing that was being traded was spices because spices at that time was so pouplar and everybody wanted their hands on it. Spices such as cinnamos, nutmeg, and pepper were popular and were traded throughout the world. Besides spices being traded things such as silver and fur were being traded as well. Silver and fur was traded as well because it was pretty valuable at the time.

Sweet Nexus: Sugar and the Origins of the Modern World

Back in the days when Christopher Columbus was taking over the America's sugar was a really big deal. European's didn't have as much sugar or any sugar at all because it took much time and work to produce it. Since the European's didn't produce sugar the American's seized the oppurtunity to start producing sugar and make a profit out of it. Not only was sugar a big deal but so was slavery. African Americans were treated quite unfairly because the color of their skin. Back then white people were the ones who seized control and make the African Americans into slaves. What frustrates me the most is slavery was such a big deal people didn't do anything about it and try to stop. It was only a matter of time where slavery was becoming more of an issue.