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1450-1750

Definition

The period between 1450 and 1750 refers to the early modern era when significant global changes took place including European exploration and colonization, the rise of powerful empires, and transformations in trade networks.

Analogy

Picture a clock with its hands pointing at 2:30. The time between 1450 and 1750 represents a crucial period when the world was transitioning from the Middle Ages to modern times.

Related terms

Age of Exploration: The Age of Exploration refers to a historical period during the 15th to the 17th centuries when European explorers embarked on long-distance voyages to discover new lands and establish trade routes.

Mercantilism: Mercantilism is an economic policy prevalent during this era that emphasized government control and regulation of foreign trade in order to accumulate wealth and resources.

Transatlantic Slave Trade: The Transatlantic Slave Trade refers to the forced transportation of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean for labor purposes primarily in European colonies in America.