History of Exploration and Agriculture

Age of Exploration

• Period spanning from 1418 to 1620 marked by European exploration and discovery.

Agricultural Revolution

• Transformed agriculture between the mid-1700s and 1800s through enhanced techniques and scientific innovation.
• Shifted from traditional farming methods to more productive and efficient mechanical farming.

Coal

• A combustible rock mainly composed of carbonized plant material, significant for being a primary fuel source.

Colonial Context

• Refers to characteristics and aspects associated with colonies, which are groups under the control of a distant parent country.

Colony

• A settlement where a group of people is governed by an external nation.

Combustible

• Describes materials that can easily catch fire or combust.

Complexity

• Refers to systems or concepts that are intricate and detailed.

Contextualization

• A historical skill that involves placing events within a larger narrative to understand their significance.

Economics

• The study of human behavior in satisfying needs and wants through various choices.

Efficiency

• The capacity to achieve maximum productivity without wasted resources.

Factory

• A large facility equipped with machinery for the production of goods.

Fertilizer

• Substances added to soil to enhance its fertility for better crop growth.

Finished Goods

• Products that have been completed in production and are awaiting sale.

Geographical Context

• The relevant geographic area tied to a specific issue or discovery.

Geographic Features

• Physical elements of the Earth, such as mountains, valleys, and bodies of water that shape human activity.

Goods

• Tangible items that consumers can purchase.

Great Britain

• The initial location where the Industrial Revolution commenced.

Harbor

• A safe, sheltered area along a coast for ships to anchor, facilitating trade and transportation.

Historical Circumstances

• The societal context that interacts with economic conditions influencing events.

Industrial Revolution

• A significant era of rapid advancements in machine use for manufacturing beginning in the mid-1700s.

Industrialization

• The large-scale development of manufacturing processes.

Innovation

• Enhancements or improvements made to existing technologies or methodologies.

Irregular Coastline

• Coastlines characterized by jagged edges that create natural ports, aiding in transportation and naval development, conducive for manufacturing.