How to think like an historian…
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AP 23.439 Historical Thinking Skills (5 of 6)
The Historical Thinking Skills form the basis for
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AP 23.435 Spanish – Power (Spanish Tercios)
Dominant Infantry Force of Early Modern Europe
The Tercio (“third”) or Tercio Español was a Spanish military unit of the Spanish Empire during the era of the dominance of Habsburg Spain in Europe and the Renaissance era.
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AP 23.431 Christopher Columbus – Heroe or Villain?
The purpose of this post is to provoke critical thought on Christopher Columbus and his lasting legacy that we still remember (and debate) today. Whether considered as an explorer, villain, or maniac, many cultures and peoples have strong sentiments on his particular voyages and their consequential effects.
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AP 23.426 1492 – Freeman-pedia: Dozendates Review 1492
You DO NOT have to know any dates for AP World Modern. BUT, Ben Freeman would argue knowing certain major events can give you an idea of the major themes and flow of the course.
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AP 23.422 1492 – The End of the Reconquista!
1492
The Reconquista (“reconquest”) is a historical period of approximately 770 years in the history of the Iberian Peninsula, beginning after the initial stage of the Islamic conquest (711-718), to the fall of Granada, the last Islamic state on the peninsula, in 1492.
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AP 23.420 Baile Española (Flamenco and Pasodobles)
Flamenco is an art form native to the Spanish regions of Andalusia, Extremadura ,and Murcia. It includes cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), jaleo (vocalizations), palmas (handclapping) and pitos (finger snapping).
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AP 23.407 Mankind Story (New World 7)
The Americas develop rapidly as the Aztecs build the biggest city on the planet. On the other side of the world, a Turkish sultan uses cannons to conquer Constantinople. The East feeds Europe with spices; explorers are driven to find new commodities and new lands. Columbus, Cortez and others reach the Americas, starting a battle for that continent. The consequences are dire for indigenous peoples.
Within 30 years the Aztecs will be conquered.
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AP 23.406 The Rise of Gunpowder in Europe
Gunpowder was a technical innovation that lastingly changed the face of European warfare and culture in late medieval and early modern times. Even though early gunpowder weapons were ineffective, they fascinated military artisans who, over time, tweaked them into absolutely essential weapons for any successful military operation. This is how contemporary historiography tells the story of gunpowder
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AP 23.403 Illustrative Example – What is a Fluyt?
Illustrative Example (p 78) – Innovations in ship design
A fluyt, fluit, or flute is a Dutch type of sailing vessel originally designed as a dedicated cargo vessel. Originating in the Netherlands in the 16th century, the vessel was designed to facilitate transoceanic delivery with the maximum of space and crew efficiency. Unlike rivals, it was not built for conversion in wartime to a warship, so it was cheaper to build and carried twice the cargo, and could be handled by a smaller crew. Construction by specialized shipyards using new tools made it half the cost of rival ships. These factors combined to sharply lower the cost of transportation for Dutch merchants, giving them a major competitive advantage. The fluyt was a significant factor in the 17th century rise of the Dutch seaborne empire. In 1670 the Dutch merchant marine totalled 568,000 tons of shipping—about half the European total.
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AP 23.402 Illustrative Example – What is a Carrack?
Long Range Cargo Sailing Ship
The carrack (called nao, for ship, by the Portuguese) was the beast of burden of the 16th century, carrying cargo and troops to faraway lands.
Illustrative Example (p 78) – Innovations in ship design
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AP 23.400 Illustrative Example – Lateen Sail
Illustrative Example (p 78) – European technological developments influenced by cultural interactions with the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds
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AP 23.399 Illustrative Example – Chinese Discoveries (The Compass)
Illustrative Example (p 78) – European technological developments influenced by cultural interactions with the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds
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AP 23.398 Illustrative Example – Muslim Achievements (Astrolabe -Navigation Tool)
Illustrative Example (p 78) – European technological developments influenced by cultural interactions with the Classical, Islamic, and Asian worlds
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AP 23.396 Target Vocabulary for 4.1 and 4.2
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1. ASTROLABE 2. CARAVEL 3. CARRACK 4. FLUYT 5. PREVAILING WINDS 6. Manila Galleons4.2
1. TRADING POST EMPIRE 2. CARAVEL 3. FLUYT 4. GALLEON 5. TREATY OF TORDESILLAS
6. NORTHWEST PASSAGE 7. CIRCUMNAVIGATION 8. NEW FRANCE 9. JAMESTOWN 10. NEW AMSTERDAM
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