Tech and Trade Routes

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Trade Routes

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SubjectTrade Routes

This learning resource explores how advancements in shipbuilding and cartography spurred the development of global trade during the first global age. It outlines the transition from local to global trade, emphasizing the impact of new ship technologies like caravels and improved sails, which allowed for faster and more efficient maritime travel. Additionally, it discusses advancements in cartography, including the creation of accurate maps and the introduction of navigation tools such as the astrolabe and compass. The resource highlights new global trade networks like the Triangle Trade and the economic, social, and political impacts of these changes, including cultural exchanges, the rise of trading companies, and the competition for resources that contributed to colonial expansion. It connects these historical developments to contemporary trade practices.