The+Columbian+Exchange

=**The Age of Exploration and Expansion**=

With the development of new nation-states in Europe and economic changes such as the development of **mercantilism**, European powers began a new era of expansion. New maritime technologies were developed during the **Age of Exploration** that would enable European nations to sail their ships further than they had ever sailed before. New lands, people, and resources were soon discovered and a competition amongst nations to expand their influence and power began. This week we will focus primarily on the maritime revolution brought on by Portugal's Prince Henry in 1450 and the later effect of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the America's in 1492.

=Objectives=


 * Identify the reasons for European explorations, the technology that made global exploration possible, and the results of these explorations on the people and countries involved.

=Class Research & Assignments=


 * Immersion Week 2
 *  Discussion-due 27/08
 * Exploration Maps -due 31/08

