The resources of the New World immediately impacted the global economy of the 15th century and fostered an economic expansion that continues today. Comment on how the management and dispersal of these resources adversely affected the indigenous populations of North and South Americas while inversely benefiting Europe. What effect did it have on the fortunes of Africa? Describe in depth how specific resources such as precious metals, medicines, industrial and agricultural commodities were utilized by the indigenous people and were subsequently industrialized by the conquering societies.