Social and Economic Changes in the Atlantic World 1492 - 1750 By snova1 Period: Apr 26, 1492 to Apr 26, 1750 social/economic transformations that occured in atlantic Apr 26, 1500 1492-1750 european values imposed on americas (continuity) Apr 26, 1540 1492-1750 mercantalism grows for europeans (change) Apr 26, 1550 1492-1750 spread of diseases (change) decreased populations Apr 26, 1560 1492-1750 slave trade (change) decreased African population weakened remaining populations -prevented potential ones from rising Apr 26, 1600 1492-1750 importance of food from americas (continuity) Apr 26, 1650 1492-1750 spread of christianity constant (continuity) Apr 26, 1700 1492-1750 social classes based on race in americas (change) Apr 26, 1730 1492-1750 colombian exchange/global economy (change)