Age+Of+Exploration+(Ara+Cho)

= Next add your discussion of these questions: =
 * PORT 1 : Getting ready for the voyage - Start your EXPLORER'S JOURNAL (which you need to create with partner) with your CORNELL notes from Chapter 3, Section 1 of MWH pp. 92-101.**


 * __The Age of Exploration:Would you go?__ **

The 15th and 16th century were a time of exploration and discovery for European nations. Taking advantage of new maritime knowledge and inventions, European powers undertook sea expeditions to expand their trade and influence.

Many Europeans went on voyages to new lands for gold, god, and glory. New, untouched land was believed to be plentiful of resources, such as spices and raw materiel. Not only could they have the resources of that new region, but also they could take away the land. Another reward that the European explorers could obtain through their journeys was the discovery of new sea routes. The easier and faster the explorers could travel to the East, the less the nation had to pay to the foreign merchants who were in control of the trades. By discovering new lands, the explorers could also obtain fame and glory. Up until now, explorers like Magellan and Columbus are well known for discovering new routes and lands. Also, they could obtain self satisfaction for spreading Christianity to nations in the East. There were many risks involved in embarking on a voyage into the unknown. There may have been storms and strong tides. Just like any other voyage on the ocean, there would be many conflicts that the ships may have encountered, including running out of supplies and disease spreading amongst the crew. Just like shown in the map of page 93 in the textbook, people believed that monsters and terrors existed on their journeys. However, once arrived at the new new lands cannot assure the explorers to be safe. There would have been conflicts between the native people on the "new" territories. Because they did not know what lied in front of them, the voyages of the explorers were extremely risky. If I had encountered a native person of the new lands which do not wish us to be in their territories, I would have killed them. I have come a long way to the region and because of the development of technology in Europe, it would be no problem to kill the unsophisticated natives who oppose our existence. However, if I happen to run into people of other European explorers, I would be more cautious about harming them. One small action could cause war between two nations and I would not want that to happen. Still, I would keep a good eye on them as we are rivals in search of the same thing: new land and sea routes.
 * What possible rewards might come from exploring the seas for new lands?
 * What are the risks involved in embarking on a voyage into the unknown?
 * What will you do if you actually run into other people?
 * __Before You Leave__**

Your final task before leaving for the long voyage is FOR BOTH to look up **ONE** piece of new navigation technology you will be using so that you can teach your partner about how you will be using it. //**THIS INFORMATION COULD SAVE YOUR LIVES!**// Simply, search for ONE of the following tools and write a few sentences describing WHAT the instrument is and HOW it is used. (You can also look at p. 97 in your text to get you started.)
 * Sextant- A sextant is an instrument for measuring the height of the stars above the horizon—to determine latitude and longitude. It works by using the reflexion of two mirrors. It is easier and more precise than the astrolabe as it can be used even when the ship is rocking. One must use angles and the mirrors of the sextant to find out the proper location of the ship.

__PORT 2__ :

==On the map provided and using your textbook, trace the voyages of any three of the following:==
 * ==Columbus,==
 * ==Smith==
 * ==Cartier==
 * ==ALSO INCLUDE YOUR OWN VOYAGE ON THE MAP AND CHART (BE CREATIVE!)==

[[image:Ara-MapMaker_Interactive.png width="800" height="403"]]

 * Carter 1534-35
 * On your map, make sure that you include:
 * ==Legend/Key that shows each of the explorers and their journey. Give each a different color or a different map.==
 * Use [|MARKUP]
 * Use [|Blank Maps from About.com]or [|National Geographic World Map]
 * On your wikipage provide a link to the above map or maps, **then...**

==**Create a chart with the following important information needed so we can keep track of everyone in the race**== Second:1493-95 Third:1498 Fourth:1502-03 || 18 meters, keel length at 12 meters, beam 6 meters, and a depth of 3 meters from keel to deck || -Discovery of New Indies -actually Islands of Bahama -Discovery of Americas -Spain create colonies || -Hunger, diseases, conflicts with native Americans -Tobacco || -Found Montreal || -100 crew on ship, 20 come alive -Claimed land near the Bahamas ||
 * Explorer's full name and country sponsoring the exploration || Dates of voyage(s) || Size of fleet || summary of their (AND YOUR) discoveries/achievements and/or results of each journey ||
 * Columbus || First:1492
 * Smith || 1606 || N/A || -Claimed Jamestown in honor of King James
 * Cartier || 1534-35 || N/A || -Named St. Lawrence River
 * Ara Cho || 1506 || 19 meters, keel length at 13 meters, beam 7 meters, and a depth of 4 meters from keel to deck || -Found Cuba

PORT 3:
 * Much information for this task can be found from pages 119 - 131 of your textbook! DO not disappoint your King. (if you value your head!)**

Slavery in Africa was a circulation of terrible events. The people in the African continent were naive and weak. They had not the best technologies in terms of weapons and there were various conflicts within the tribes of Africa. On the other hand, the Europeans had highly developed weapons and knew more of what is going on in the world. Not only were they naive mentally, but also they were not immune to the diseases the white men brought. Thus, once they were captured, they could not assume that they would survive. Even if they attempted to escape, they would not be able to be treated equal because of their difference in skin color. The Triangular trade route was a trade route between Europe, Africa, and North America. The Europeans would export manufactured goods such as guns in return for slaves from Africa. The slaves were then sent to North America to grow and produce raw material such as tobacco and cotton. These were then sent back to Europe for them to create manufactured goods.
 * Identify the causes of African slavery.
 * Explain the Triangular Trade Route.

The Europeans took away the healthy young men of the African tribes. This lead to the African countries not being able to build up their own army to fight the Europeans. Thus, African people were constantly being sent as slaves around the world. Also, without young men to fight and grow crops, poverty grew in Africa. Many deaths were made during the slave trade,as well.
 * Identify the consequences of the slave trade.

== Your task for this exploration is to read and take CORNELL notes on pages 137-141. == STOP HERE FOR THE MOMENT...CATCH YOUR BREATH
 * ~  ||~ DESCRIPTION ||
 * A || Tokugawa Shogunate ||
 * P || Japan, 15th century ||
 * P || The Iberian Peninsula were spreading their religion (Catholicism) ||
 * A || Government Officials of Nagasaki ||
 * R || By isolating the nation from foreign ideas and thoughts, the shogunate could maintain his power. The common people would depend only on the Emperor and the authorities of the nation. ||
 * T || The Shogunate wished to be an isolate nation by making the Government Officials aware that foreign ideas and culture is forbidden from Japan. He let them know that they must harshly enforce security. ||
 * S || The shogunate was strongly opposed for foreign ideas to enter the nation. He portrays how extreme the penalties would be. From this, we can assume that he feared the loss of his power and authority by the incoming of Western minds. ||