he Black Death (AKA Bubonic Plague) 1348 – beginning of 1400’s caused by infected rats, fleas bite them and then ite the people. Infected Rats travelled from Asia/china on ships, ended up in Europe Over 2/3 of Europeans died enaissance 1300’s to 1700’s fter the plague, commoners (Europeans without royal titles) egan to spend more time and Money on the arts, medicine and showing ff their wealth. Bigger, flashier homes Looking inside of deceased bodies (cadavers) to see what was inside Learning ways to cure certain illnesses & diseases More art, bigger art, brighter art, lots and lots of art
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The Black Death (AKA Bubonic Plague) 1348 – beginning of 1400’s• caused by infected rats, fleas bite them and then bite the people.• Infected Rats travelled from Asia/china on ships, ended up in Europe• Over 2/3 of Europeans died
Renaissance 1300’s to 1700’sAfter the plague, commoners (Europeans without royal titles) began to spend more time and Money on the arts, medicine and showingoff their wealth.• Bigger, flashier homes• Looking inside of deceased bodies (cadavers) to see what was inside• Learning ways to cure certain illnesses & diseases• More art, bigger art, brighter art, lots and lots of art
The Age of ExplorationCausesGod – spreading religion to new lands/peopleGold – getting rich from gold, silver, spices, cotton, etc.Glory – claiming the most land for your country, bragging rights
Why? ReasonsBetter, faster ships New technology to help navigate shipsStronger leaders paying for the trip (Kings & Queens)
DrawbacksDiseasesStarvationShipwrecksFighting the nativesFighting other European empires over land
Spain, Portugal, France and England
Columbian ExchangeThe transfer of plants, animals & diseases between Europe &The New World (N. and S. America)
Triangular TradeEuropeans captured and sold slaves from Africa to the New WorldThe slaves worked on plantations & the raw goods/natural resources produced from their work was sent to EuropeEuropean factories made finished products from the natural resourcesAnd sold them to Africa and the New World
MilitarismAlliancesImperialismNationalism
Militarism – countries building up their military to protectTheir country or to take over other countries
Alliances – countries becoming friends to help each other out In case they are threatened or invaded
“I’ve got your back if you got mine”
Imperialism – A country taking over many lands = empires. This Country takes the natural resources, controls the natives andMakes money off of the lands
Nationalism – pride in one’s country. Sometimes too much Pride in one’s country where you feel like you’re the best.
