Europe, Africa, and the Americas in an Age of Exploration, Trade, and Empires

The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration was a period of European history from the 15th to the 17th centuries during which European explorers explored the world and established colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. This period was marked by a spirit of adventure and a desire to find new lands and riches.

Encyclopedia of the Atlantic World, 1400–1900: Europe, Africa, and the Americas in An Age of Exploration, Trade, and Empires [2 volumes]

by David Head

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The Age of Exploration began with the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama's voyage to India in 1498. Da Gama's voyage opened up a new trade route to the East, and it soon led to the establishment of Portuguese colonies in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

In the 16th century, Spanish explorers began to explore the Americas. Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Caribbean in 1492 led to the establishment of Spanish colonies in the Americas, including Mexico, Peru, and Brazil.

The Age of Exploration also saw the rise of the Dutch and English empires. The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602, and it soon became one of the most powerful trading companies in the world. The English East India Company was founded in 1600, and it eventually became the dominant European power in India.

The Age of Exploration had a profound impact on the world. It led to the European colonization of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It also led to the development of new trade routes and the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between different parts of the world.

Trade and Empires

The Age of Exploration was also a period of great economic growth. The new trade routes opened up by European explorers led to a boom in trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This trade brought great wealth to European countries, and it helped to fund the development of new technologies and industries.

The Age of Exploration also saw the rise of empires. European powers competed for control of land and resources in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. This competition led to wars and conflicts, and it eventually resulted in the establishment of European empires in these regions.

The European empires had a profound impact on the world. They introduced new technologies and ideas to the regions they colonized, and they also exploited the resources of these regions for their own benefit. The European empires also had a negative impact on the indigenous peoples of the regions they colonized, as they often disrupted their traditional way of life and caused them to lose their land and resources.

The Legacy of the Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration had a long and lasting impact on the world. It led to the European colonization of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It also led to the development of new trade routes and the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between different parts of the world. The Age of Exploration also saw the rise of empires, which had a profound impact on the regions they colonized.

The legacy of the Age of Exploration is still felt today. The European empires that were established during this period continue to have an impact on the politics and economies of many countries around the world. The exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures that began during this period has also had a lasting impact on the world. The Age of Exploration was a turning point in world history, and it helped to shape the world that we live in today.

Encyclopedia of the Atlantic World, 1400–1900: Europe, Africa, and the Americas in An Age of Exploration, Trade, and Empires [2 volumes]

by David Head

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	62395 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	756 pages

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