Chapter 1 – New World Beginnings‚ 33‚00B.C – A.D. 1769 New World Beginnings – the human history of the new world began during the ice-age when‚ because of lower sea levels‚ Asiatic tribes were able to cross the Bering Strait and populate the Americas. Eventually‚ these peoples migrated and dispersed to form tribes and some advanced civilizations on almost every corner of these two continents. Bering Strait – a land bridge connecting modern-day Alaska and Russia. During the Ice Age‚ low ocean
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Shaping North America 350 million years ago- The Appalachian Mountains formed 225 million years ago- Earth’s supercontinent broke up into separate continents. 135-25 million years ago- Western North American mountain ranges formed. 10 Million years ago- North America’s basic geological shape is formed 2 Million years ago- The Ice Age begins; glaciers carve into the land creating formations such as the Great Lakes. 10‚000 years ago- The Ice Age ends Peopling the Americas Evidence suggests
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they earn a large amount of profit. Gradually‚ the merchants of other European countries became eager to find out the sea-route to come to this sub-continent. They had been trying to do this for a long time. At last the Portugal sailor Vasco-de-Gama reached at Calicut Port in 1498 A.D. Calicut Port is situated in west coast of this subcontinent. He came here via the west and south coast of the African continent. In this way‚ a new sea route from Europe to India was discovered. This had
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Lord Baltimore 2). Which conquistador explored the Mississippi River? - Hernando De Soto 3). Who founded Connecticut? - Thomas Hooker 4). Who founded Georgia? - James Edward Oglethorpe 5). Which Portuguese sailor sailed around Africa? - Vasco Da Gama 6). Who founded Rhode Island? - Roger Williams 7). Which Pennsylvanian farmer-statesmen helped draft several governmental documents? - John Dickinson 8). Who was the 1st Postmaster General? - Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin 9). Who was
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horses. b) Soon‚ other European powers were soon sniffing around the edges of the Spanish domain and the Spanish were forced to defend their land i) The English sent Giovanni Caboto to explore the Northeast in 1497 and 1498 ii) The French sent Giovanni da Verrazano and Jacques Cartier into the Americas iii) Led by Don Juan de Oñato‚ the Spaniards founded New Mexico in 1609 iv) The Spanish continued to spread Christianity and wrestle land away from the Indians v) In 1769‚ Spanish missionaries founded
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Indian Ocean Trade around the first century CE. Established by multilingual‚ multiethnic seafarers. Between Indian Ocean and South China Sea. Didn’t play a part in the rise or fall of kingdoms. They are able to figure out the wind and monsoon patterns. Mediterranean sailors use square sails‚ long banks of oars‚ ships are nailed together. Indian Ocean sailors use triangular sails‚ no oars‚ and tied ships. Impact: Africa provides exotic animals‚ wood‚ and ivory. Somalia and Southern Arabia provide
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into the court of King Manuel I and King John II. He was very grateful for his job and good fortune but he always desired something more. In 1499‚ King John wanted to send another fleet of ships to the New World and follow the path of Vasco de Gama‚ who made the expedition a few years prior. Pedro saw his chance and convinced the King to appoint him chief captain of the 13 ships and 1‚000 men also taking the trip. On March 9‚ 1500‚ Pedro left for the New World. On March 22‚ he passed the
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Hope was discovered by Vasco da Gama in 1498. Thereafter‚ many trading companies came to India and established their trading centres. They entered India as traders at the outset but by the passage of time indulged in the politics of India and finally established their colonies. The commercial rivalry among the European powers led to political rivalry. Ultimately‚ the British succeeded in establishing their rule India. The Portuguese The Portuguese traveler Vasco da Gama reached the port of Calicut
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spices. This desire for new goods and resources drove countries to explore new lands and trade with other places so they can attain those things. For example‚ there was Vasco de Gama of Portugal who travelled to Calicut‚ India‚ claiming that he wanted to befriend the ruler of Calicut (document 4). In truth‚ the reason Vasco de Gama came to India was because he knew that other countries were bringing goods to India and he was interested in discovering what goods and resources they had. As more trade
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Portuguese were the first to use a tactic known as the “Line Ahead Formation”. This tactic lines the navy fleet up sideways so ships can can fire from their side without fear of hitting a friendly ship. The Portuguese under the leadership of Vasco da Gama‚ defeated an Indian-Arab fleet using this tactic despite being outnumbered. This battle essentially gave the Portuguese dominance over the Indian Ocean. Along with the Portuguese the Venetians also had a formidable navy. After their naval victory
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