apr 3, 1491 - 3. Caravel, Compass, and Sextant
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With the rise of Mercantilism was the improvement of maritime technological innovations. The caravel, a sailing ship, was small and highly maneuverable. The compass and the sextant helped make navigation easier.
(Key Concept 1.2 I)
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