Profound changes refer to significant and far-reaching transformations that have a deep impact on societies or individuals. These changes often alter political, social, economic, or cultural structures.
Related terms
Colonization: Colonization refers to the establishment of colonies by one country in another region for economic, political, or social purposes.
Columbian Exchange: The Columbian Exchange was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the New World (the Americas) and the Old World (Europe).
Triangular Trade: Triangular trade was a system of trade during the colonial era where goods and slaves were exchanged between Europe, Africa, and the Americas in a triangular pattern.