Columbus Day

The discovery of the Americas and the trading of goods to and from them was one of the most significant events in history. This trade completely changed the economies of many different countries, some for the better and some for the worse. One country that was significantly impacted was Europe. Trade between Europe and the Americas was one of the most influential events between these two countries which impacted Europe more positively and the Americas more negatively. Europe took advantage of…

facts stated in the Sources from the Past and from factual evidence found online and in the textbook. In the 16th century, explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Afonso D’ Alboquerque, and Adam Smith contributed greatly to the interconnections of the world through international trade and commerce and through cultural exchanges. Christopher Columbus, a Spanish explorer, was the first to find America. He was the first of many to explore unknown territories and lands in search of trade and with…

In 1893 the World's Fair was becoming a major event. There was a variety of conflicts going on during the time period it was forming. Deaths, killings, architectural problems were all a conflict when trying to create the World's Fair. This time period was not as easy as it seemed either; they were in the midst of a depression. This made it harder to do what was needed to be done. In the book The Devil in the White City gives a wonderful and nonfictional story about the Worlds Fair that will have…

During the age of exploration, the spice trade was in full swing and European countries were searching for new trade routes to India that would make travel faster, easier, and less expensive. One of the reasons why exploration occurred at this point in history is because of their new technological prowess which enabled them to advance in their sailing abilities. The navigational compass was one of the many new inventions to emerge in the sailing industry. The emergence of new technology…

century turn into the 18th, the “golden age” of piracy drew writers to explore the world at the time. Alonso Ramirez and Marcus Rediker were two writers that explored the world of piracy in the 1700’s. Ramirez was born in Borrinquen, Puerto Rico—current day San Juan, Puerto Rico. Following in his father’s footsteps he became a ship carpenter (López Lázaro, 106). His accounts of piracy encounters, show his readers the type of pirate he was and how he distinguished himself as a pirate as well.…

opening in 1892 and existed for more than sixty years before closing in 1954. When “new” immigrants came to America, they were determined to be fit for entry at the immigration station at Ellis Island. Thousands of people passed through the island every day. The island is remember as the first place where many immigrants were able to begin their new lives in America. 2. Mark Twain Mark Twain, born as Langhorne Clemens, was a dominant literary figure of the age. Twain rejected the dull new…

between the New and Old World, impacted the Atlantic World drastically. Amazingly, once Christopher Columbus struck the Bahamas in 1492, he brought two extremely separate biological worlds together once again. This creating a long, intensive cycle of triangular trade across the Atlantic World. However, the effects of the Columbian Exchange were not all necessarily positive or helpful. Once Columbus arrived in the Americas, new diseases broke out to an American population that had no prior…

The Columbian Exchange was a global trade that Columbus participated in starting in 1492. The trade started because European explorers discovered the Americas and found things that they could trade for to make more profits. This trade was between Europe, Africa, and the Americas also called the New World. The Columbian Exchange had positive and negative effects on Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Throughout the Columbian Exchange, Europe encountered many positive and negative effects. One…

The Age of Exploration was famously known as the time period for European conquests and settlements. These explorations paved the way for life as we know it today. However, there have been divided views of the European cultural and historical legacy especially concerning the Spaniards. Most of division occurs concerning the Indian of Hispaniola who were subjected to almost slavery and to inhumane treatment. During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish conquistadors wanted wealth and to spread the…

On your first day of school you probably end up getting lost and requesting for directions. The same situation applies to early transoceanic adventurers, except they couldn't ask anyone for help. To make it across the tough and dangerous ocean, they had to rely on themselves and their crew. Early explorers had to solve their lack of navigation by using different technique and inventions. A sailor’s natural surrounding helps them when they travel unfamiliar lands. Early explorers use their…