Age of Discovery
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Free for SubscribersResource: Dutch East India Company
$5.00The Dutch East India Company played a critical role in putting the continent of Australia on European maps. It was Dutch East India Company explorers that first mapped parts of the Australian coastline. The reasons for this are examined in this resource.
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Resource: England in the ‘Age of Discovery’
$3.00This resource examines the political and social situation in England during the 15th to 18th centuries. It explains England’s role in the voyages of exploration, as well as describing the conditions which led to the establishment of colonies and ultimately, the settlement of Australia.
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Resource: Europe in the ‘Age of Discovery’
$5.00A resource which describes the social, technological and political background in Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries, which led to the voyages of exploration around the world. The origins of conditions from the 14th century and before provide context, whilst a detailed description of Europe’s interest in controlling the spice trade is provided.
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Resource: Portugal in the ‘Age of Discovery’
$3.00As the first country involved in the voyages of exploration of the 15th to 18th centuries, Portugal is a useful case study to examine how Europe became involved in the ‘Age of Discovery’.
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Resource: Spain in the ‘Age of Discovery’
$3.00The rivalry between England and Spain in the 15th to 18th centuries is fundamental to an understanding of how England came to establish colonies in other parts of the world, such as Australia. This resource explains how Spain followed Portugal in the voyages of exploration and their contribution to the conditions in Europe at the time.
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