tools for navigation
compass
astrolabe
the compass was introduced during the
1100’s
determined latitude of a ship
astrolabe
the commercial revolution was during
late 1400’s to 1700’s
stable currency
banking services became specialized
commercial revolution
investors bought shares in a company
these investors became co-owners
joint- stock company
country’s wealth was based on the amount of gold they had
mercantilism
your goods are sold to other countries more than you buy
balance of trade
tax on imports
tariffs
role of the colonies
provide raw materials
could not trade with other countries.
people’s desire to learn more increased
increased population
opportunity for quick profit.
social change