Unit 4: Sea-Based Empires Comparison 1450-1750

Name:_______________________________________________ Date:________________ Period:______________ Unit 4: Sea-Based Empires Comparison 1450-1750 Spain Portugal Government Explain the process of state building and exp ...

Name:_______________________________________________ Date:________________ Period:______________ Unit 4: Sea-Based Empires Comparison 1450-1750 Spain Portugal Government Explain the process of state building and expansion. How did they build and manage their empires? Who was in charge? What type of govt? they used the based trade and military as well as land based military to expand their empire. Chales IV rules as an emperor Mostly used the Seal for trade and a strong military Trading Posts and/or Colonies Established Christopher columbus colonized in the americas coloxines parts if africa and south america Technological Innovations What technologies did this empire utilize or develop to establish and maintain their seabased empire? Helped for the water Caravel ship for ships to sail better Economic How did the trading posts and/or colonies contribute to this empire’s economic development? Mining and agriculture were the main focuses of the colonies and improving spain’s economy base on agriculture goodsSocial What social changes were brought by the establishment of their trading posts and/or colonies? people in the colonies were divided into classes, natives being the lowest class. there was a ;pt of diversity between colonies, it was more open compared to the spanish colonies Culture What cultural changes were brought by the establishment of their trading posts and/or colonies? Changed to adapt to the spanish needs. Was open to all the people. Netherlands (Dutch) France England Government Explain the process of state building and expansion. How did they build and manage their empires? Who was in charge? What type of govt? they colonized part of the Americas overseas the french overseas and took control of louisiana and parts of canada. The United kingdom owned the british empire. Trading Posts and/or Colonies Established parts of massachusetts and connecticut Canada and louisiana overseas to colonize places called new england, maryland, and virginia Technological Innovations What technologies did this empire utilize or develop to establish and maintain their sea-based empire? they encouraged production of food, timber, tobacco, and eventually slaves. industrial and agricultural goods helped franceses’ economy the exploration of their empires through heavy taxes and forcing them to send material granted them a lot of economic growth Economic How did the trading posts and/or colonies contribute to this empire’s economic development? they developed a method for determining longitude using a clock the metronome helped keep rhythm cast iron let them shape iron into whatever they wanted.Social What social changes were brought by the establishment of their trading posts and/or colonies? social interaction seems to have been improved by dutch influence The classes consisted of kings, knights, and peasants. among other things similar to france. Culture What cultural changes were brought by the establishment of their trading posts and/or colonies? holiday was celebrated and people interacted were improved because of dutch influence art and manners were very important to the french anything that is due to christianity. Explain how mercantilist policies and practices allowed European rulers to expand and control their economies and claim overseas territories. they legitimize their rules with mercantilist practices. Explain the role of European monopoly companies on the development of overseas territories. these companies had vast powers to get as much profit as possible which resulted in great growth for the rich but the poor were left struggling even more. Economic CAUSES of maritime exploration by European states. European states gained a lot of material and economic growth through their maritime exploration Economic EFFECTS of maritime exploration by European states. Trade was booming throughout Europe’s sea, however colonies were being exploited in order to get more money in europe's pockets.Summarize some of the cultural impacts European colonies and/or trading posts had on local beliefs and practices. the natives had to either adapt to the practices or move and the latter was much more common. Summarize some of the social impacts European colonies and/or trading posts had on local beliefs and practices. Christianity was very common throughout at least british, colonies. other colonies generally had to adopt the foreigners practises. Color and annotate this map to illustrate the colonies/trading post empires of the following: ❏ Spanish ❏ Portugese ❏ Dutch ❏ French ❏ British In addition, please add routes and DATES for the following: ❏ Triangular Trade ❏ Voyage of Vasco da Gama ❏ Voyage of Magellan/his crew ❏ Voyage of Columbus