WH CH.11 Sec 1 and 6 EAR

What lead to the age of exploration?

the scientific revolution

How did the scientific revolution lead to the age if exploration?

occurred as a result of the spirit or adventure and curiosity that sparked during the Renaissance and Reformation through inventions and discoveries.

What were the technological advancements of the SR that will allow exploration to occur?

Compass, astrolabe, mapmaking improvements, new types of ships

What was the age of exploration?

when European nations began to establish sea routes to improve trade w/ Asia and Africa which lead to the discovery of new lands and trade.

The age of exploration resulted in…..

major shift in the global economy, spread of European culture, destruction of many native cultures, dramatic increase of the global slave trade, beginning of European colonization of NA and other parts, European monarchs gaining greater power and wealth than ever before

Mapmaking improvements

provided better accuracy of the shape and size of land masses

Compass

allowed explorers to know the direction they were going

Astrolabe

allowed explorers to know their position on the globe

New types of ships

better sails, greater manuverability, improved weapon capability, larger ships

Columbian exchange

transfer of people, animals, goods, customs, and ideas (Christoper Columbus)

Commercial revolution

development of modern capitalism banking and investment

Mercantilism

economic philosophy that developed as a result of the Commercial Revolution ——- lead to formation of USA

3 major concepts of mercantilism

1. nations accumulating gold and silver wealth. 2. nations exporting more than they import. 3. nations establishing colonies