During this comprehensive stream, former AP® World History student Varoon Kodithala outlines the emergence of "maritime empires" during the Early Modern Period (from 1450 - 1750 CE). Relating specifically with CollegeBoard's laid out content objectives, Varoon's stream wraps around the history of maritime empires, provides specific examples, reviews the long-term effects of such an "Age of Discovery", and provides helpful practice prompts to bolster students' success in the AP® World History: Modern course.