European Exploration 9/9/13 9:55 AM Why Exploration? What changed in Europe in the mid 1400s-1500s that exploration of the world becomes a focus? Consolidation of power in England, France and Spain Those in power and future monarchs get more control over their land Invention of the triangle sail (rather than square sail). They can now control the ship better and take advantage of the wind and sail farther into the Atlantic. Before they were trapped in the Mediterranean Printing press Created in Germany Marco Polo?s ?Travels? becomes more widely available. This increases peoples? interest in exploration. Increases communication between countries and within a country. Seek people to come and help explore Exiting the Dark Ages
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European Exploration 9/9/13 9:55 AM Why Exploration? What changed in Europe in the mid 1400s-1500s that exploration of the world becomes a focus? Consolidation of power in England, France and Spain Those in power and future monarchs get more control over their land Invention of the triangle sail (rather than square sail). They can now control the ship better and take advantage of the wind and sail farther into the Atlantic. Before they were trapped in the Mediterranean Printing press Created in Germany Marco Polo?s ?Travels? becomes more widely available. This increases peoples? interest in exploration. Increases communication between countries and within a country. Seek people to come and help explore Exiting the Dark Ages
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