The key ideas in this 50-minute video lecture is that commerce and trade transformed the seventeenth century, that wars previously fought over religious beliefs transformed into wars over economic resources, and that the quest for goods led to exploration and discovery.

Concepts

the age of exploration, explorers, the seventeenth century

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Additional Tags

age of exploration, age of reason, west indies, 17th century, thomas dale, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• Due to the lecture format and the esoteric nature of the presentation, preview the 50-minute video to determine if it is appropriate for your class

Pros

• The lecture points are illustrated by images, art works, and reenactments

 

Cons

• None