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AH1 M1L1 Key Terms 1
American History 1 Module 1 Lesson 1 Key Terms 1
Term | Definition |
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Prince Henry | Leader of Portugal, known as the Navigator. |
Ferdinand and Isabella | Leaders who encouraged Spain to explore other countries. |
New World | The area of the Americas that was explored during the Age of Exploration. |
Americas | Also known as the New World, where present day America and Canada are located. |
Astrolabe | Technology that uses the stars and planets to tell the location of a ship. |
Compass | Device that uses magnetism to show direction with a needle and a dial. |
Caravel | Technology that allowed for greater speed and allowed the captain to steer the ship. |