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Age of Discovery (1500-1750). Mercantilism. Money Wealth in “treasure” Self-sufficiency. Spice Routes. Age of Exploration Technologies. astrolabe: measures latitude magnetic needle (compass): measures direction maps & skilled mapmakers. Christopher Columbus. “Reconquista”. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Age of Discovery(1500-1750)
Mercantilism
•Money
•Wealth in “treasure”
•Self-sufficiency
Spice Routes
Age of Exploration Technologies
astrolabe: measures latitude
magnetic needle (compass): measures direction
maps & skilled mapmakers
Christopher Columbus
“Reconquista”
Pre-Columbian World Map
Canard:an unfounded rumor or
story
Modern World Map
European Voyages
Long Term Impact
• New Lands• New Attitudes• European
Dominance• Slavery– “Black Legend”
• New Economy– Triangle Trade
Columbian Exchange:Exchange of Plants, Animals &
Diseases
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