Modern World History encompasses significant events, movements, and transformations from the late 15th century to the present. Key themes and periods include:
The Age of Exploration (15th-17th Centuries) European Exploration and Colonization: Began with figures like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. This period saw European powers establishing colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, significantly impacting global trade and cultural exchanges. Columbian Exchange: The transfer of plants, animals, and
The Age of Exploration (15th-17th Centuries)
European Exploration and Colonization: Began with figures like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. This period saw European powers establishing colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, significantly impacting global trade and cultural exchanges.
Columbian Exchange: The transfer of plants, animals, and