Empires

Empires

1. Technological Advances

   • Compass
   • Cross Staff
   • Bigger boats and sails
   • More accurate maps

2. Reasons for

   • Power and Prestige
   • Gain new land

3. Examples

   • British
     • Key Information
       • 450 million people
       • 56 different countries
     • Jamestown
   • Roman Empire

4. Jamestown

   • Challenges
     • Illnesses
     • Lack of practical knowledge
     • Local tribes are hostile
   • Success
     • Tobacco
     • Better relations with tribes
     • New supplies
   • Bermuda
     • Sea Venture

Images and files in the map

• The Sea Venture - Downing's Wreck (with PBS Mary Celestia Teaser) (Embed)