The Early Modern Period, 1450–1750: The World Shrinks IV The Early Modern Period, 1450–1750: The World Shrinks

Explorer Vasco de Gama kneels before the king under a Portuguese flag while his ship waits in the distance. European ventures in trade and exploration helped define a new world history period. Explorer Vasco de Gama kneels before the king under a Portuguese flag while his ship waits in the distance. European ventures in trade and exploration helped define a new world history period.

Model of the slave ship Brookes, showing plan view of slave positions Model of the slave ship Brookes, showing plan view of slave positions. The Atlantic slave trade had major effects in four continents. Model of the slave ship Brookes, showing plan view of slave positions. The Atlantic slave trade had major effects in four continents.

Major Political Units of the World, c. 1450

Major Political Units of the World, c. 1750

TIMELINE 1,300 C.E. to 1,550 C.E. TIMELINE 1,300 C.E. to 1,550 C.E.

TIMELINE 1,600 C.E. to 1,750 C.E. TIMELINE 1,600 C.E. to 1,750 C.E.