how was exploration possible in the Elizabethan era

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  • Created on: 20-10-20 23:21
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  • How was exploration possible
    • Navigation - the astrolobe allowed sailors to judge their position, and more accurate compasses made navigation easier
      • these developments also played a significant part in improvements to naval warfare
    • Technology - better designed ships were much faster due to the triangular lateen sail
    • Defences - better weapons such as cannons made it easier to explore hostile territory

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