exploration beyond europe Flashcards
which european countries were the first to explore beyond europe
spain + portugal
what were the tech advancements enabling exploration to happen
- invention of backstaff
- log and line
- larger and longer ships
how did maps improve
much more detailed and accurate - mercator map
why did spain rivalry encourage english exploration
- must find somewhere new to trade beyond antwerp
- elizabeth must compete w spain globally
how did elizabeth encourage development of international trade
- gave merchants exclusive rights
- encouraged privateering
who was john hawkins
slave trader - v wealthy
sir walter raleigh
explorer - tried to develop colonies in new world
why did elizabeth want colonies in new world
- trade and resources
- challenge spains dominance
when did walter raleigh go to roanoke island
1584
what did raleigh return home w after visit to roanoke
2 native americans
when was the first attempt to colonise virginia
1585
how many settlers went on first expedition to virginia
108
when was the second attempt to start a colony
1587
what happened to all the settlers when supply ship reached tehm
noone was left
