Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A vessel powered by steam engines that enabled faster, more reliable ocean transportation, facilitating the creation and expansion of European empires.
AP course connection
Topic 7.6: 7.6 New Imperialism: Motivations and Methods