I. New Reasons for Exploring

A. Technology

1. Mapmaking

a. earth is round

i. noticed shorter to Asia across the Atlantic Ocean

b. as exploration continued skills increased

2. Navigation instruments

a. compass

i. true compass

b. astrolabe

i. allowed sailer to determine the relative height of stars and planets

3. New Ships

a.  Galley Ship

B. Access to new markets

1 Different type of Economic System

a.  Mercantalism

b. Triangular Trade