Commodity money is something that used as the medium of exchange that has value in its own right. For example, gold, silver, cigarette. representative money is commodity backed money.
Dominate trade in atlantic basin
John Locke discussed natural rights which are our government's emphasis on individual rights. His writing discussing this topic is titled, "Common Sense," as he believed these natural rights (unalienable rights) are rights that cannot be taken away by the government. To Locke, these rights were common sense. Hope this helps! :)
He was the first European to discover America, or at least what Europe knew of. Before he discovered it Europe had no knowledge of it existing.America was discovered before by Vikings, by Leif Ericson, but their settlement didn't last that long. Columbus was the first to go to America and maintain contact with the continent and colonize it,having big impact in history. That's why it is better to say - to avoid discussions - that he re-discovered itw
Because he was the first african american to play major league baseball