As a result, the Portuguese was able to took control of the trades and because of their reputation of force, everyone is afraid to fight back and the Indian Ocean trade continue its
More precious items came into the trade after Portugal took over like antique boxes made of expensive wood (Doc. 7). Many items were traded like ivory, timber, books, and grain were traded after the portugal took control. The Portuguese changed the trade to a large extent by bringing newer trade items. Before they took over the main thing to
In chapter 1 of Discovering Our Past: The American Journey, by Glencoe, the main idea is exploration and its impact on the Americas. Clearly, exploration made a huge impact on the world by discovering new places, finding new routes, and riches. Portugal and Spain unleashed a new era of exploration by searching for sea routes to Asia by ship, Portugal mainly started the “Age of Exploration” because a sailor named Bartholomeu Dias reached the southern tip of Africa which was new land to them and a little while after, Vasco da Gama found the “long awaited” Sea route to Asia which inspired other people to sail as well. Other people had different goals while exploring the sea, like Ferdinand Magellan who was the leader of the first crew to sail around the world.
Before the Portuguese got into the Indian ocean to begin maritime trade there was mainly land-based trading going on with the nations/countries around them and some maritime trade. As the countries began to trade more and more they all soon had the products that each country around them had to offer. That’s when the Portuguese decided to try and transform maritime trade. The Portuguese wanted the three g’s every country dreams of: God, Glory, and Gold. Although many Scholars would argue that the Portuguese transformed maritime trade, they did not due to how power hungry they got and waging war with the nations and the effects left on the countries.
The Portuguese negatively impacted the Indian Ocean Trade through the introduction of violence and conquering foreign lands to help impose their control and rule over the region. The Portuguese wanted to control the spice trade and gain access to luxury goods produced in Asia because they were marketable items that could make both European merchants and the Portuguese Empire profits. Moreover, the more
Trade routes were one of the most important characteristics of the global economic system. During this period, there were several trade routes that resulted in the discovery of new lands. In document 1, it shows Europeans exploring along the coasts of Africa, North America, South America, and Asia. This happened during 1420through 1542. They used trade routes around the Cape Verde Is., the Cape Horn, and across the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean.
During this period, innovations in ship building and knowledge on the sea made long travels possible. More people started exploring, searching for new information and wealth. Vasco da Gama and his expedition were exploring a sea route to India. Vasco da Gama said, “...they needed not what was to be found in this country...but desired to be his friend and brother.” (Doc 4) Vasco da Gama had been sent by the king of Portugal claiming that the king had wanted to improve his relationship with India.
He later was interested in Africa which the Portuguese didn 't know much
They had set up ports for trade, and near those ports had started planting tobacco leaves. This became a great way for them to make money and for tobacco to further advance into the world. This movement had started near the end of the 16th century. Placing plantations near sea routes gave exposure to travellers and visitors to bring this product back with them or use it. Since Portugal had
The Age of Exploration was very important in Lisbon. Trade was a major source of economy. This opened the way for sailors to find new trading routes, goods, and wealth was able to grow because of new trading partners. Prince Henry or Henry the Navigator, was a famous explorer. He went from Portugal to West Africa and traded with Africa for slaves.
At the time, Portugal was the one of the most powerful maritime countries in all of Europe. Because of his well known reputation as a navigator, he continued his dad's objective to find sea routes to India. “King Manuel I, chose da Gama to lead a Portuguese fleet to India in search of a maritime route from Western Europe to
During the 15th and 16th centuries, leaders of a few European nations sent expeditions out in the hope that explorers would find great wealth and vast undiscovered lands. The Portuguese were the earliest participants in this “Age of Discovery.” Starting in about 1420, Portuguese ships sailed the African coast, carrying spices, gold, slaves and other goods from Africa and Asia to Europe.
The Silk Road was an important route that was connecting Asia with the Mediterranean, that also included North Africa and Europe. Trade on the Silk Road was a significant factor in developing the great civilizations of: China, India, Egypt, Persia, Arabia, and Rome. This route along with the Europeans change of thinking about this route ultimately revolutionized spices and what we value them at today. This was an important mark in history especially for the poor.
A common theme in both novels is that not everyone is going to like you for who you are. In The Outsiders, Ponyboy is hated by his gangs because of his background and his gang he is from. Also Ponyboy is hated by people at school because he act hood at school. For example Ponyboy pulled out his pocket knife during his worm dissection, one of his classmate scream and called him a hood , told “him to get out of here…..”. This shows that Ponyboy is hated for who he is.
From 1500- circa 1600 the Indian Ocean was a flourishing trade center that had various central locations run by some of the most powerful countries at the time. This led to a bulk of issues and a number of benefits. The Portuguese were a very powerful leader of the region and were known for their harsh culture and, almost pirate like in some ways of their customs. Their power and influence made a considerable difference in the culture and regional power throughout trade in the Indian Ocean. The Portuguese transformed maritime trade in the Indian Ocean to a large extent because of the threatening power changes, corrupt trading, and the way the trade goods’ quality transformed over time.
