Unveiling England's Maritime Expansion
Delve into the rise of England as a maritime empire through commercial naval activities, voyages of discovery, privateering, and the East India Company. Learn about the requisition of ships for war and explore the impact on English expansion. Engage in activities and reflections to deepen your understanding of maritime history.
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Discover Maritime History: Discover Maritime History: The Rise of a Maritime Empire The Rise of a Maritime Empire LESSON OBJECTIVES: - Understand that commercial maritime activity was linked to the expansion of England as a global power - Be able to recall and explain four key examples of this
STARTER ACTIVITY: With a partner, answer the following: - What is maritime history? - What is a mariner?
Commercial Naval - Focused on transportation and sale of goods - Specifically for military purposes/warfare - Undertaken by merchants and mariners - Manned with sailors, soldiers and gunners - Armed more heavily than commercial ships - Often armed with cannon and guns http://medievalandtudorships.org/
What commercial elements were highlighted in the video as contributing to early English expansion?
We saw: - Voyages of discovery - Privateering - Establishment of the East India Company We are also going to talk about: - Requisition of ships for war
ACTIVITY: Work through the worksheet, matching the boxes from top to bottom. If you finish, think about which impact played the biggest role in English expansion.
RECAP: What have we learnt?
