AP world notes. The Maritime Revolution to 1550. Ferdinand Magellan * 1511-sailed from Europe around southern tip of Africa and east across Indian ocean * Member of first Portuguese expedition to explore east indies * 1521-goal was achieved by sailing across Atlantic rounding southern tip of South America and crossing pacific ocean * High price * Killed in battle April 27‚ 1521 while aiding a local ruler who promised to become Christian * Very little resources- survivors
Premium Age of Discovery Europe Ferdinand Magellan
What Drove the Sugar Trade? In the late 1600s and 1700s sugar growing took firm hold in the Caribbean. France and Britain competed for domination of the Sugar Trade. By 1655‚ Britain was the biggest sugar trader. France passed Britain as the biggest Caribbean sugar trader in 1740 (oi). The Sugar Trade was driven by many factors. Some of which are capital‚ slavery and complementing industries. Money was‚ and still is‚ very important. Sugar was even called white gold by British colonists during
Free Slavery Caribbean British Empire
note are; The Buyer/claimant: (The Theatre of Wine)‚ in Greenwich London‚ UK Shipowner/defendant: (Carry Carefully)‚ South Africa Copy of the bill of lading My first advice is to ask The Theatre of Wine is that they need to know key important factors; The claimant need to prove when the defendant’s period of responsibility for the goods begin‚ and what was the condition of the goods at the time. In establishing the condition and the quantity of the goods at the start of the defendant’s period
Premium Contract law Commercial item transport and distribution Shipping
the earliest documented accounts‚ ancient civilizations have explored the world around them. Early adventures were motivated by religious beliefs‚ a desire for conquest‚ the need for trade‚ and an unsatisfying hunger for gold. The great Age of Exploration‚ beginning in the late 1400s‚ was an important era in the discovery and development of lands yet unknown to the Europeans. During this period‚ Europe sought new sea routes to Asia in pursuit of economic gain‚ increased glory‚ and opportunities to
Premium Europe Americas United States
The British Crown in the 14th century wanted to expand across the world to find a more efficient way of trading goods and products. The Crown invested in many people to explore and send on expositions. The expansion of the new world as well as globalization allowed for the mining of silver to be the most profitable for the British Crown. One of the most notary explorers in history is Christopher Columbus‚ not for his fame‚ but for his infamy. He enslaved the people of Hispaniola (Haiti/Hispaniola)
Premium Age of Discovery Christopher Columbus Europe
Chapter 15 Q&A’s 1. The Maritime Revolution: * Starts because of Ferdinand Magellan * Expedition to reach East Indies * Maritime era marked end of a long period. * Broadened and deepened contacts‚ alliances‚ & conflicts across ancient cultural boundaries. 2. Global Maritime Expansion Before 1450: * Strong ships were needed * New sailing techniques * Rewards for sea travel made them worthwhile 3. The Pacific Ocean: * Polynesians originated in Asia
Premium Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Portugal
Complete the following table to build your understanding of texts and how to relate them to your Area of Study – Journeys Poem 1 /Text: ________We drove to auburn________________________________________________ Author/composer: Fiona Wright ____________________________ Ideas About Journeys Expectations/ Obstacles/ Challenges of the journey Textual features Textual Evidence Evaluate the effect on the responder Impact of the journey: note shifts in attitudes and values of the traveller Assumptions
Premium Thought Linguistics Clause
5th Challenging the 15th Amendment caused a big division within the civil rights movement and two organizations emerged. In 1869‚ Stanton and Anthony formed the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) to work for the right to vote on the federal level and press for wider institutional changes. Another organization‚ the American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA) was founded by suffragists‚ Lucy Stone and Julia Ward Howe‚ who believed that once African American men were granted the right to vote
Premium Women's suffrage Elizabeth Cady Stanton
ADDRESSING MARITIME TRANSPORT MISHAPS & DISASTERS IN KIRIBATI Individual Assignment Management & Sustainability Master of Business & Management 2013 Waikato Management School The University of Waikato Due date: 10 February 2013 Convener: Dr. Ir. Ron. McDowall by Mr. Benjamin Tokataake Student #: 1201748 Benjamin Tokataake Student ID: 1201748 MBM Programme 2013‚ UoW Introduction Under its rather broad portfolio‚ the Ministry of Communications‚ Transport & Tourism Development (MCTTD)
Premium Management Shipping Bureaucracy
Introduction Today the Philippines is said to be the major provider of the world’s professional seafarers. There are around 280‚000 students who graduate from maritime schools every year. There are around more than 200‚000 to 250‚000 Filipinos employed as seamen worldwide‚ more than any other nationality. According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)‚ the Philippines is the world’s main supplier of seamen since 1987‚ making the Philippines the manning capital of the world
Premium Peer group Adolescence Philippines