Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
The Scientific Revolution European Exploration & Expansion
The Age of Discovery The Scientific Revolution European Exploration & Expansion
2
The Scientific Revolution
Essential Questions: What were the factors that contributed to the Scientific Revolution? How did Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo challenge traditional thought? What were some of the important scientific discoveries of this period?
3
Led to Scientific Revolution
“Magic” Alchemists – tried to use magic to change substances Lead to gold Astrologers – believed the stars affected human events Roger Bacon Franciscan Monk Studied at Oxford and Paris Favored a system of scientific experimentation rather than following traditional religious thought Became known as Dr. Mirabilis or “wonderful teacher” Renaissance encouraged: Curiosity Investigation Discovery Led to Scientific Revolution
4
Scientists formed conclusions based on observation
New tools and instruments to observe and measure Instruments– barometer, microscope, telescope, thermometer, air pump.
5
Astronomy, Physics, and Anatomy
Ptolemy– Roman astronomer Geocentric theory- Planets revolve around the earth Copernicus – heliocentric theory Planets revolve around sun Kepler and Galileo Kepler proved Copernicus’ theory Galileo made improvements to telescope Newton – laws of motion and gravity Vesalius – studied anatomy and circulation
6
The Triumph of the New Science
Descartes “I think, therefore I am.” Great gains in mathematics, sciences, & philosophy Believed in using only known facts to arrive at conclusions Francis Bacon Believed scientific theories could be developed through observation Other scientific discoveries Calculus – Newton and Liebnitz Microscope – Leeuwenhoek (discovered bacteria) Chemistry – Robert Boyle
7
The Foundations of European Exploration
Essential Questions: What are the technological advances that made European exploration possible? Describe the effect of the Commercial Revolution. What role did mercantilism play in the colonies?
8
Improvements in Technology
Mapmaking New world, Africa and Asia added to maps Navigation Development of compass New ships Traveled farther, faster, and under greater variety of weather conditions
9
Economic Changes Commercial Revolution
Standardization of money encouraged international trade and banking Joint – Stock Companies Companies that owners raised money for by selling shares As company value went up, price of shares went up People could make money by sharing in other businesses Dividends paid to investors
10
Mercantilism Balance of trade The role of colonies
To increase country’s wealth Receive more gold than paid to other nations Tariff – import taxes Subsidies Grants of money to create exportable goods Showed government support of domestic industry The role of colonies Colonies were not allowed to manufacture or import goods Could only create raw materials
13
Social Change Curiosity and spirit of discovery
Hope of wealth or better way of life Escape religious persecution or spread religion
14
Voyages of Portugal and Spain
Essential Questions: What did the early Portuguese explorers accomplish? How did the voyages of Christopher Columbus influence the world? Explain why the Atlantic slave trade prospered.
15
Portugal’s First Explorers
Africa Slave, gold, ivory trade Africans participated in slaves trade Sold conquered tribes into slavery Prince Henry – “The Navigator” Found African trade route Main goal was to find gold for Portugal Inspired Portugal’s exploration Dias and Vasco da Gama Overseas trade route to India and East Indies
17
Christopher Columbus Italian explorer, sailed for Spain
Studied Marco Polo and Ptolemy’s writings Thought the fastest way to India was to sail west First European to discover new world Vikings discovered America in 1000 AD, but no one knew about it Landed at San Salvador
18
The Impact of Columbus’ Voyages
Columbian Exchange Name for trade between Europe and the Americas American foods were introduced in Europe Spanish brought horses to the Americas Also brought smallpox and other diseases Killed millions Sparked a desire in the rest of Europe to explore new world
20
Dividing the New Lands Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty that divided trade in the Americas between Spain and Portugal Spain took most of Central and South America and Philippines Portugal claimed lands in Africa, Asia, and East Indies
22
Vespucci, Balboa, and Magellan
Amerigo Vespucci Believed that Columbus did not discover Asia Explored North American continent First to call it the New World America was named after him Balboa South Sea Magellan Pacific Ocean – named by Magellan, means peaceful Proved that the western lands were a New World, not a part of Asia First to sail around world
23
Portuguese Expansion Conquered lands in East Indies
Allowed Portuguese to control others’ access to Asian goods and markets
25
The Slave Trade Triangular trade African kingdoms and slavery
Merchants shipped goods to Africa Slaves were sent to the Americas Merchants sent products to Europe African kingdoms and slavery Not all African kingdoms participated in slave trade Some native populations in Africa were depleted
28
The Portuguese Empire Weakens
Lacked wealth and population needed to sustain expansion and colonization Battles cost money and lives Portugal’s population was too small to replace needed people
29
The Spanish and Dutch Empires
Essential Questions: How did Spain extended its power abroad and at home? Why were the Dutch successful in the 1600s? Analyze why the Spanish Empire declined.
30
Spain’s Colonial Empire
Conquests Ponce de Leon Explored Florida and Caribbean Cortés conquered Aztecs Defeated Montezuma at Tenochtitlán and built Mexico City in its place Colonial government and society Spanish brought new things to new world Horses Guns Disease Weakened native Aztec populations Spain grew wealthy
31
Spain’s Colonial Rivals
French, Dutch, and English wanted a share of Spain’s wealth and lands
35
Charles V Holy Roman Emperor Realized it was too much for one man
Had conflicting demands between: Being king of Spain Supporting German aims Defending Christian Europe Realized it was too much for one man Divided lands among members of his family
36
Philip II King of Spain Controlled every facet of government
Directed Spanish Inquisition Defeated Ottomans Defeated by England Attempted to invade with the Spanish Armada (Large Navy) Lost control of the Netherlands
37
The Rise of the Dutch The Netherlands break from Spain Dutch society
Practiced guerrilla warfare Northern provinces declared independence from Spain Dutch society Seafaring people Religious tolerance Lively cultural center The Dutch colonial empire Trade was controlled by Dutch East India Company Did not force their own culture or religious beliefs on other societies
38
The Spanish Empire Declines
Growing population Increased costs and shortage of food, clothing, and housing Expulsion of Jews and Moriscos (Moorish converts to Christianity) Many skilled bankers Business people Commercial leaders and artisans Flow of money out of Spain
Similar presentations
