15th century (jan 1, 1 – jun 19, 1500)
Description:
With the rise of Mercantilism, there 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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Date:
jan 1, 1
jun 19, 1500
~ 1500 years