Empires Expand

This unit focuses on the growth of Land Based Empires around the same time and after Columbus 'discovered' the New World. While Europeans are fascinated by expanding West, these empires sought to increase their land holdings used new technologies with 'explosive' consequences.

Learning Objectives for 3.1 Empires Expand

Explain how and why various land-based empires developed and expanded form 1450 to 1750.

Historical Developments in 3.1 Empires Expand

Imperial expansion relied on the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires in both hemispheres
Land empires included the Manchu in Central and East Asia; the Mughal in South and Central Asia; the Ottoman in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa; and the Safavids in the Middle East.
Political and religious disputes led to rivalries and conflict between states