What caused Europeans to start exploring the sea? Identify the pieces of technology that made global exploration possible, and explain how they impacted navigation or sailing. Iden... What caused Europeans to start exploring the sea? Identify the pieces of technology that made global exploration possible, and explain how they impacted navigation or sailing. Identify the major contributions of the individuals listed below: Henry the Navigator, Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan. Explain the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Line of Demarcation. How did they impact global exploration? What was the encomienda system? What purpose did it serve? What impact did it have on the people of the Americas? Where in the Americas did the French colonize? What was their major economic motive? Where in the Americas did the English colonize? What were the motives for English colonization? Why did the Atlantic Slave Trade begin? What impact did it have on the African continent? What is the Columbian Exchange? Provide examples of goods, ideas, technology, animals or diseases that were traded via the Columbian Exchange. Define each of these vocabulary words that deal with the motivation for exploration: Mercantilism, Favorable Balance of Trade, Capitalism, Joint-Stock Company. Who is Zheng He? What is the great fleet? What were some of the impacts of the Columbian Exchange? Which group of people benefited the most from the Columbian Exchange?
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The question is asking for an overview of the factors that influenced European exploration and the subsequent impact of these explorations on various aspects of society, geography, and economy. It highlights technological advancements, the motivations behind exploration, and significant historical figures and events, as well as the consequences of the Columbian Exchange and the Atlantic Slave Trade.
Answer
Exploration was driven by wealth, trade, Christianity; key techs like the compass, astrolabe, boosted navigation. Leaders like Da Gama and Columbus expanded new sea routes. Treaty of Tordesillas divided new world lands between Spain and Portugal. Encomienda exploited natives. French and British colonized Americas for trade, agriculture. Slave trade devastated Africa. Columbian Exchange spread goods and diseases, mainly benefiting Europeans.
European exploration began due to the desire for wealth, new trade routes, and spreading Christianity. Key technologies such as the astrolabe, compass, and caravel improved navigation and sailing. Henry the Navigator promoted exploration, Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and Vasco da Gama reached India. Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas, and Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe. The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal, impacting exploration. The encomienda system exploited Indigenous people for labor in Spanish colonies. The French colonized Canada, focusing on fur trade, while the English colonized the eastern US for economic, religious, and political reasons. The Atlantic Slave Trade started due to high labor demands in the Americas, devastating African societies. The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of crops, animals, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds, benefiting Europeans the most. Mercantilism, Favorable Balance of Trade, Capitalism, and Joint-Stock Companies were economic motivations for exploration. Zheng He was a Chinese mariner who led expeditions with a massive fleet. The Columbian Exchange led to the spread of agriculture and diseases, transforming societies globally.
Answer for screen readers
European exploration began due to the desire for wealth, new trade routes, and spreading Christianity. Key technologies such as the astrolabe, compass, and caravel improved navigation and sailing. Henry the Navigator promoted exploration, Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope, and Vasco da Gama reached India. Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas, and Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe. The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal, impacting exploration. The encomienda system exploited Indigenous people for labor in Spanish colonies. The French colonized Canada, focusing on fur trade, while the English colonized the eastern US for economic, religious, and political reasons. The Atlantic Slave Trade started due to high labor demands in the Americas, devastating African societies. The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of crops, animals, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds, benefiting Europeans the most. Mercantilism, Favorable Balance of Trade, Capitalism, and Joint-Stock Companies were economic motivations for exploration. Zheng He was a Chinese mariner who led expeditions with a massive fleet. The Columbian Exchange led to the spread of agriculture and diseases, transforming societies globally.
More Information
The desire to explore was partly driven by the lucrative spice trade routes to Asia. The Treaty of Tordesillas aimed to resolve conflicts over newly discovered lands by dividing them between the Spanish and Portuguese empires. The Columbian Exchange dramatically altered global populations and economies by introducing new crops and diseases.
Tips
A common mistake is to overlook how each cultural exchange or colonization effort had both positive and negative impacts on various groups. Remember to consider both the explorers' motivations and the outcomes for Indigenous populations.
Sources
- European exploration - Age of Discovery, Voyages, Expansion - britannica.com
- How Portugal's Seafaring Expertise Launched the Age of Exploration - history.com
- Age of Discovery - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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