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Origins of Transoceanic Connections

Driving Question: How did the expansion of empires change economic systems?

There is no doubt that increasing transoceanic connections had a massive impact on the lives of people around the world. These connections had some largely positive effects, such as the spread of information that led to many technological innovations—but these connections also had some extreme consequences. In this lesson, we will look at the origins of transoceanic connections and their impact on networks, communities, and production and distribution, as well as consider the impact of new regional and global connections on economic systems. You will think about how the expansion of networks impacted people and societies around the world and consider whether the effects of these connections were, overall, positive or negative.

  1. Describe how the exchange of innovations and technology allowed for states to expand and establish new transoceanic interconnections.
  2. Understand the emergence of new economic systems and their impact on the labor systems and empires.
  3. Use graphic biographies as microhistories to support, extend, or challenge the overarching narratives from this time period.
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Extension Materials
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The Omani Empire

The Omani Empire was not a typical empire. It was a loose web of ports connected through trade relations. Over time, it became a powerful economic, political, and cultural force in the Indian Ocean world.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.