Can a single peppercorn or a lump of coal change the course of an entire civilization? In Episode 55 of AP History Help, host Wendy explores why trade is the ultimate "engine" of history across AP World, AP European, and AP US History. We move beyond dates and names to look at history as a series of transactions that fueled the spread of religions like Buddhism and Islam, sparked the Commercial and Market Revolutions, and ultimately weaponized global supply chains during the World Wars. Whether you are preparing for a DBQ or an LEQ, this episode provides the specific evidence and "complexity" framing needed to argue how economic interdependence shifted the balance of power and redefined the modern state. Plus, don't miss our "Fun Fact" on the 17th-century trade deal that swapped a tiny nutmeg island for Manhattan!

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction: History as a Series of Transactions

1:09 Important Updates: DBQ Class & New YouTube Channel

3:17 AP World History: Trade as the Engine of Cultural Diffusion

6:01 Deep Dive: The Spread of Buddhism and Islam via Trade

8:06 AP European History: The Commercial Revolution Shift

9:25 From Mercantilism to the Rise of the Bourgeoisie

10:31 Fun Fact: The Nutmeg War (Trading Manhattan)

11:44 APUSH: The Triangle Trade and Slavery

12:12 APUSH: The Market Revolution and Sectionalism

13:50 The Dark Side: How Global Trade Fueled the World Wars

17:00 Essay Strategy: Using Trade for the "Complexity Point"

17:41 Conclusion & Next Week's Topic

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