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Learn how labor systems shaped the early modern world (1450-1750) in this AP World History Unit 4 deep dive. We'll break down slavery, encomienda, hacienda, mita, and indentured servitude—and how these systems transformed global economies and societi ...more

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Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
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Labor Systems in the Early Modern World (c. 1450 - c. 1750) Labor Systems in the Early Modern World (c. 1450 - c. 1750) - SlidesLabor Systems4.7 Class and Race from 1450-17504.8 Continuity and Change from 1450 to 1750

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  • 0:00

    Introduction to Labor Systems

  • 0:33

    Time Period Overview

  • 1:37

    Unit 4 Focus

  • 2:38

    Change and Continuity Approach

  • 3:38

    Defining Changes and Continuities

  • 5:10

    Labor Systems Explained

  • 6:43

    Unpacking Learning Objectives

  • 8:48

    Example FRQ Prompt

  • 10:53

    Historical Developments

  • 12:27

    Peasant Agricultural Labor

  • 14:01

    Changes in Peasant Labor

  • 17:37

    Peasant Labor in China

  • 19:14

    Mughal India Cotton Production

  • 20:48

    Russian Empire Expansion

  • 22:54

    Western Europe Intensification

  • 23:58

    Continuities in Peasant Labor

  • 26:02

    Coerced Labor Systems

  • 28:08

    Slavery Continuities

  • 30:11

    Changes in Coerced Labor

  • 32:47

    Encomienda and Hacienda Systems

  • 36:58

    Inca Mita System

  • 41:37

    Indentured Servitude

  • 43:43

    Chattel Slavery Growth

  • 46:48

    Atlantic Slave Trade Impacts

  • 50:56

    Social Structure Changes

  • 53:36

    Presentation Recap

  • 55:39

    Closing Remarks

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