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Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “The Age of Exploration could not

Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “The Age of Exploration could not have occurred without the Renaissance”? Support your answer. Talk to Partner about Response

DEFINITION of 'Mercantilism' The main economic system used during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries.

DEFINITION of 'Mercantilism' The main economic system used during the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. The main goal was to increase a nation's wealth by imposing government regulation concerning all of the nation's commercial interests. It was believed that national strength could be maximized by limiting imports via tariffs and maximizing exports.

Write A Paragraph • What do you think about Mercantilism? • Is it a

Write A Paragraph • What do you think about Mercantilism? • Is it a good thing or a bad thing and WHY?

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

WHY CONTROL SE ASIA? India was the world leader in textile manufacturing & exported

WHY CONTROL SE ASIA? India was the world leader in textile manufacturing & exported large quantities of silk & cotton

Portugal Races to SE Asia • 1497, Vasco da Gama found new route to

Portugal Races to SE Asia • 1497, Vasco da Gama found new route to India. • 10 month journey from Portugal to west coast of India. • Many died, but survivors became rich b/c of the spices. Vasco da Gama • Opened door to the East & formed a trading empire.

Portugal Races to SE Asia • 1511, Alfonzo de Albuquerque tried to link the

Portugal Races to SE Asia • 1511, Alfonzo de Albuquerque tried to link the spice world of India to unexplored world of Asia. • Through force, he took control of Muslim world & started trade talks w/ Asia. • Established Portuguese control over the spice trade between Europe & Asia. Albuquerque

Portugal's Empire in the East Alfonso de Albuquerque - Builder of Portugal's Albuquerque’s goal

Portugal's Empire in the East Alfonso de Albuquerque - Builder of Portugal's Albuquerque’s goal was to turn Indian Ocean into Eastern Empire “Lake Portugal”

“Lake Portugal” 1. Trading post were set up along the African & Indian coastlines.

“Lake Portugal” 1. Trading post were set up along the African & Indian coastlines. - Established through force - Included trading & military posts

“Lake Portugal” 2. Through its control of the spice trade, Portugal became a world

“Lake Portugal” 2. Through its control of the spice trade, Portugal became a world power.

“Lake Portugal” 3. Spread Christianity throughout trading posts of Africa & India. - Sank

“Lake Portugal” 3. Spread Christianity throughout trading posts of Africa & India. - Sank Muslim ships, destroyed Hindu temples, & introduced the Inquisition.

“Lake Portugal” 4. Gained power through violence & tried to take control of the

“Lake Portugal” 4. Gained power through violence & tried to take control of the Chinese world.

Stand Up, Pair Up • How do you think Portuguese exploration to South Asia

Stand Up, Pair Up • How do you think Portuguese exploration to South Asia impacted the native culture? Give an example • How do you think the natives viewed the Portuguese?

Portugal's Downfall • Attacks on Muslims & forcing of Christianity turned Muslims away from

Portugal's Downfall • Attacks on Muslims & forcing of Christianity turned Muslims away from trade. • Attacking China & failing to gain control caused China to take all the trading power from Portugal.

The Dutch Seize Opportunity • Used military force to establish a monopoly over trade

The Dutch Seize Opportunity • Used military force to establish a monopoly over trade & shipping in Spice Islands. 1599 - a Dutch fleet returned from Asia carrying a cargo of pepper, cloves, & other spices.

Dutch Methods of Control • Used sea power to set up colonies & trading

Dutch Methods of Control • Used sea power to set up colonies & trading posts in SE Asia. • In China, Forged close ties with local rulers. • Many merchants married Asian women.

The Dutch Seize Opportunity 1602 - a group of wealthy Dutch merchants formed the

The Dutch Seize Opportunity 1602 - a group of wealthy Dutch merchants formed the Dutch East India Company Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie

The Invasion of Canada President Obama wants to invade Canada and take control of

The Invasion of Canada President Obama wants to invade Canada and take control of our neighbors to the north to gain access to the Maple Syrup. Write a letter to him as his Chief of Staff and give him advice on what model he should use when dealing with Canada. Should he take the Portuguese approach or follow the Dutch model. Portugal Way vs. Dutch Way

Spain’s Entry • Ferdinand Magellan st was 1 explorer to travel under S. America

Spain’s Entry • Ferdinand Magellan st was 1 explorer to travel under S. America to reach East Indies & Philippines.

Spain’s Entry Magellan claimed the Philippines, known as the Spice Islands, & colonized them.

Spain’s Entry Magellan claimed the Philippines, known as the Spice Islands, & colonized them.

Spain’s Entry The Spanish shipped silver from Mexico & Peru to the Philippines &

Spain’s Entry The Spanish shipped silver from Mexico & Peru to the Philippines & used it to buy goods in China.

Culture of SE Asia • Land of Spices • Diverse people & languages •

Culture of SE Asia • Land of Spices • Diverse people & languages • Women had greater equality –this was strange for outsiders –they could trade, have money, rule lands, choose to divorce a husband, & had natural rights

Check for Understanding 1. For what is Vasco de Gama best known? 2. For

Check for Understanding 1. For what is Vasco de Gama best known? 2. For what is Alfonso de Albuquerque best known? 3. For what is Ferdinand Magellan known?

Check for Understanding 4. How did the methods of the Portuguese and Dutch differ?

Check for Understanding 4. How did the methods of the Portuguese and Dutch differ? a. Who was more successful, and why? 5. What was interesting about the culture of SE Asia?