Columbian Exchange: The Columbian Exchange was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between Europe and the Americas after Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492.
Triangular Trade: Triangular Trade was a system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. It involved the exchange of goods such as slaves from Africa to America, raw materials from America to Europe, and manufactured goods from Europe back to Africa.
Mercantilism: Mercantilism was an economic theory prevalent during this time that aimed at maximizing a country's wealth through colonial expansion and establishing favorable trade balances by exporting more than importing.