1.7 Rivals on the World Stage

• What does the term "rivals on the world stage" refer to during the Renaissance and Exploration era?

  European nations competing for dominance
• Key European powers competing for dominance included Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands
• European rivalry during the Renaissance and Exploration era was solely driven by religious motivations.

  False
• How did geographical discoveries impact European rivalries during this period?

  They expanded areas of competition
• The Anglo-Spanish War is an example of a key event that exemplified European rivalry
• Which European nation focused on controlling gold and silver mines in the Americas?

  Spain
• Control over spice routes, especially in the Indian Ocean, was a key area of European rivalry
• Colonial possessions in the Americas, Africa, and Asia were major targets of European competition.
• Match the European power with its primary interest:

  Spain ↔️ Gold and silver in the Americas

  Portugal ↔️ Spice trade in the Indian Ocean

  England ↔️ North American and Caribbean colonization

  France ↔️ Colonization in North America and the Caribbean

  Netherlands ↔️ Trade and finance in Asia and the Americas
• What was the main outcome of the Anglo-Spanish Wars during this era?

  English naval dominance
• The Anglo-Dutch Wars were primarily driven by competition over trade and financial dominance
• European nations competed for control over trade routes in the Indian Ocean because of the high value of spices.
• What were the three main types of motivations behind European rivalry during the Renaissance and Exploration era?

  Economic, political, and religious
• European nations aimed to expand their power and influence through territorial expansion
• The spread of Christianity was used by European nations to justify colonial expansion.
• Match the motivation with its example:

  Economic ↔️ Control of spice trade

  Political ↔️ Forming strategic alliances

  Religious ↔️ Conversion of indigenous peoples
• Which European nation focused on accumulating wealth through gold and silver extraction in the Americas?

  Spain
• The motivations behind European rivalry during the Renaissance and Exploration era stemmed from economic, political, and religious
• The spice trade in Asia was a major economic motivation for European nations.
• What was Spain's primary economic focus in the Americas?

  Extracting precious metals
• Political motivations for European rivalry included territorial expansion, strategic alliances, and demonstrating military strength
• The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 solidified England's naval power.
• What was the primary religious motivation for European expansion?

  Spreading Christianity
• Match the discovery with its impact on European rivalries:

  New trade routes ↔️ Competition for Asian spices

  Colonial expansion ↔️ Conflicts over American resources

  Increased wealth ↔️ Enhanced political power
• The Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604 was primarily caused by Spanish control over the Americas, English support for Dutch rebels, and English piracy
• What was the significance of the Spanish Armada in 1588?

  England's victory over Spain
• During the Renaissance and Exploration era, key European rivals included Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands.
• What was Spain's primary interest during this period?

  Gold and silver in the Americas
• Economic motivations for European rivalry included controlling trade routes, accumulating resources, and establishing colonies
• Order the major European powers by their primary areas of focus:

  1️⃣ Spain: Americas

  2️⃣ Portugal: Indian Ocean

  3️⃣ England: North America

  4️⃣ France: Canada

  5️⃣ Netherlands: Asia and Americas
• Which major battle marked a turning point in the Anglo-Spanish War?

  The Spanish Armada
• Mercantilism emphasized maintaining trade surpluses to increase national wealth.
• England's Navigation Acts restricted colonial trade to English ships, undermining Dutch dominance
• Match the area with its major consequence of European competition:

  Colonialism ↔️ Reshaping political landscapes

  Economic Structures ↔️ Global trade and investment

  Cultural Exchange ↔️ Spread of European values

  Global Governance ↔️ Development of international relations