Europe and the World: New Encounters, 1500-1800
"Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World."
- Christopher Columbus
"I came here to find gold, not to till the fields like a peasant...We Spaniards know a sickness in our hearts only gold can cure."
- Hernan Cortes
"Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World."
- Christopher Columbus
"I came here to find gold, not to till the fields like a peasant...We Spaniards know a sickness in our hearts only gold can cure."
- Hernan Cortes
CHAPTER 14: EXPLORATION, ENCOUNTERS, AND CONQUEST
For much of history, Europe was confined and for the most part isolated. It had a difficult time venturing east, due to primitive knowledge of geography, the lack of technology in navigation and sea-faring, and trade routes dominated by Muslim states that jealously guarded their commerce against crusading Europeans. However, once the Portuguese and Spanish first began to sail the world in search of spices and gold, a Pandora's Box would open that would change the fate of the world and its people forever. Once the British, Dutch, and French began to create competition in search of their own mercantile empires, a series of bitter wars and competition would ensue for the next 3 centuries. In conjunction with the rise of capitalism, absolute monarchical states, and scientific advances, Europe's conquest of the Spice Islands, the Americas, and Africa's coastal regions and its slave markets was brutally finalized.
For much of history, Europe was confined and for the most part isolated. It had a difficult time venturing east, due to primitive knowledge of geography, the lack of technology in navigation and sea-faring, and trade routes dominated by Muslim states that jealously guarded their commerce against crusading Europeans. However, once the Portuguese and Spanish first began to sail the world in search of spices and gold, a Pandora's Box would open that would change the fate of the world and its people forever. Once the British, Dutch, and French began to create competition in search of their own mercantile empires, a series of bitter wars and competition would ensue for the next 3 centuries. In conjunction with the rise of capitalism, absolute monarchical states, and scientific advances, Europe's conquest of the Spice Islands, the Americas, and Africa's coastal regions and its slave markets was brutally finalized.
SPIELVOGEL Chapter 14 PowerPoint Slides:
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Chapter 14 Reading Packet
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Chapter 14 RCQ
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Early European Exploration and Colonization: Map
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Google Maps Exploration Assignment- Click here
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Chapter 14 Reading Packet Fun Sheet
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The BBC series The Spice Trail with Kate Humble- a fascinating look at the history and impact of the spice markets.
Episode 1: Pepper and Cinnamon (India)
Episode 2: Nutmeg and Cloves (The Spice Islands- Indonesia)
Episode 3: Vanilla and Saffron (Mexico, Spain, and Morocco)
Episode 1: Pepper and Cinnamon (India)
Episode 2: Nutmeg and Cloves (The Spice Islands- Indonesia)
Episode 3: Vanilla and Saffron (Mexico, Spain, and Morocco)
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