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European Exploration in the Americas

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Gunpowder Chinese invention that spread to Europe that allowed for the creation of firearms, which helped European nations develop advanced weaponry and build large colonial empires.
Sailing Compass Device that made naval navigation more accurate while in open waters, which helped encourage European exploration.
Printing Press Invention that allowed for more efficient creation of printed materials, which led to better communication and faster spread of ideas and communication.
Isabella and Ferdinand Catholic monarchs of Spain who authorized and funded the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to the New World.
Christopher Columbus Italian explorer and navigator who explored and claimed parts of the New World for Spain, but also brought deadly diseases and enslaved numerous Native Americans.
Protestant Reformation Separation of Protestants from the Catholic Church led by Martin Luther in 1517, which helped lead to increased rivalries and competition between European countries.
Henry the Navigator Portuguese prince who set up and funded navigational schools and led several voyages that spurred the growth of Portugal’s colonial empire.
Nation-States Countries in which the majority of the people shared both a common culture and common loyalty toward the authority of a central government.
Treaty of Tordesillas Agreement between Portugal and Spain over how to split the New World with Portugal taking what is modern day Brazil and Spain taking mostly everything else.
Roanoke Island First British settlement in North America that ultimately failed when the people of the settlement mysteriously disappeared.
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