Question

maritime exploration from 1450 to 1750. explain the economic causes and effects of maritime exploration by the various european states. 2. european states wanted to expand their authority and control of resources. list were the motives for these conquests for power below: through taxes, new trading opportunities, and silver led to european states expanding to claim territory before others led europeans to seek out people in other lands and convert them. 3. how did states measure wealth? what is the governments role? portugal 4. who led the way in european exploration at first? where did it expand to and why was it successful? 5. portugal in africa and india what was the significance of: prince henry the navigator; bartholomew diaz; vasco da gama; 6. portugal in southeast and east asia how did the presence of portugal impact china? 7. how did the portuguese try to control their trade networks? summarize their efforts; what resource did they specifically intend to control? 8. describe the issues that made portugal vulnerable. who began challenging them in east asia during this time? 9. explain the significance of spanish ships - what was their great success? who proved that this could be done? 10. the spanish annexed the philippines in 1521 and returned to conquer the filipinos in 1565. how did this impact manila and the filipinos specifically? the lure of riches 11. whatrekindled european interest in the americas? what did the europeans realize? 12. explain how various states utilized silver, making it a dominant force in the global economy.

Explanation:

1. The motives for European states' conquests for power were: economic gain through taxes, new trading opportunities, and silver; territorial expansion to claim territory before others; and religious zeal to seek out people in other lands and convert them.
2. States measured wealth in terms of precious metals like gold and silver, land - ownership, and the productivity of their resources. The government's role was to regulate trade, collect taxes, and invest in exploration and expansion to increase wealth.
3. Portugal led the way in European exploration at first. It expanded to Africa, India, Southeast and East Asia. It was successful due to advanced navigation techniques, strong naval technology, and a desire for new trade routes.
4. Prince Henry the Navigator promoted exploration, established navigation schools, and sponsored voyages. Bartholomew Diaz rounded the Cape of Good Hope, opening a new sea - route to Asia. Vasco Da Gama reached India, establishing a direct trade route between Europe and Asia.
5. Portugal's presence in China led to the establishment of Macau as a trading post, which facilitated trade between Europe and China and introduced European goods, ideas, and technologies to China.
6. The Portuguese tried to control their trade networks by using military force, establishing fortified trading posts, and monopolizing key trade routes. They specifically intended to control spices, which were highly valuable in Europe.
7. Portugal was vulnerable due to its small population, over - extension of its empire, and high costs of maintaining its trading posts. The Dutch began challenging them in East Asia.
8. Spanish ships were significant for their ability to cross the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, enabling the establishment of a global empire. Ferdinand Magellan's expedition proved that a global circumnavigation was possible.
9. The Spanish annexation of the Philippines in 1521 and reconquest in 1565 led to the establishment of Manila as a major trading hub in the Pacific. It also led to the introduction of Christianity, Spanish language, and European culture to the Filipinos.
10. The discovery of gold and silver in the Americas rekindled European interest. Europeans realized the vast economic potential of the Americas.
11. States utilized silver by mining it in the Americas, using it as a currency for trade, and investing it in their economies. Silver became a dominant force in the global economy as it was used as a medium of exchange in international trade, facilitating the growth of global markets.

Answer:

1. Economic gain; Territorial expansion; Religious zeal
2. Measured by precious metals, land, productivity. Government role: regulate trade, collect taxes, invest in expansion
3. Portugal. Expanded to Africa, India, Southeast and East Asia. Successful due to navigation, naval tech, trade - route desire
4. Prince Henry: Promoted exploration. Diaz: Rounded Cape of Good Hope. Da Gama: Reached India
5. Established Macau as trading post, introduced European goods/ideas/tech
6. Used military force, established fortified posts, monopolized routes. Intended to control spices
7. Vulnerable due to small population, over - extension, high costs. Challenged by Dutch
8. Ability to cross oceans, enabled global empire. Magellan's expedition proved circumnavigation
9. Made Manila a trading hub, introduced Christianity, language, culture
10. Discovery of gold and silver. Realized economic potential
11. Mined, used as currency, invested. Dominant in global trade as exchange medium