Age Of exploration Flashcards
Incas
An ancient civilization in South America along the west coast. They were discovered in the 1500s
Aztecs
People of central Mexico whose civilizations was conquered by Cortez
Mayans
A member of a media metrical indian people inhabiting southeast Mexico, known for inventions in math and science
Colombian exchange
It was the first step through connecting all continents through trade
British East Indian company BEIC
English company formed in 1600 to develop trade with the new British colonies in India and South-Eastern Asia
Jamestown
The first english colony in America to survive and become permanent. It was settled in 1607 and supported itself through tobacco farming
Puritans
We’re people who wanted to “purify”, or simplify the Church of England
Mayflower
Was the ship that brought the pilgrims to America. It sailed from Southampton, England on September 16, 1620
Plymouth
A city and unitary authority on the south coast of Devon
Names 7 reasons for exploration
Curiosity Fame Religion New trade routes Wealth National pride Foreign goods
MBC Massachusetts Bay Colony/Plymouth
Locations of the puritans settlement
Triangle trade
Pattern of trade across the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic slave trade
Was the enslavement and transportation, primarily of african people, to the colonies of the new world
13 colonies
The english territories founded along the Atlantic coast of america
Slavery
….. ….. And voluntary subjection to others