A brief analysis of the development of the French Great Voyage period
Summary:
The French Age of Discovery refers to the period from the late European Renaissance to the end of the 17th century, when French national navigation and trade developed. This article will analyze the background, causes, development and influence of the French Maritime Period. Through the study and analysis of the literature, this paper concludes that the development of the French Great Voyage promoted the economic and political development of France, but there were also some problems.
Keywords: France, the period of exploration, development, influence
Introduction:
The French Age of Discovery was a period of development of French national navigation and trade from the late European Renaissance to the end of the 17th century. During this period, the French state began colonial expeditions to Africa, South America, and the Caribbean, and established a large number of colonies, which promoted the economic and political development of France. This article will analyze the background, causes, development and influence of the French Maritime Period.
First, the background of the French Great Voyage
The background of the French Age of Discovery dates back to the late European Renaissance, a period when European intellectuals rediscovered classical culture and explored knowledge in various fields. At the same time, it was also a period of maritime exploration by European countries, with Portugal and Spain initiating the European colonial period. During this period, France began its exploration and colonization of Africa and South America, and competed with Portugal and Spain for colonies.
II. The causes of the French Voyage
The French Age of Discovery was caused by two aspects, one was to explore new trade routes and increase trade revenues, and the other was to seek colonies to expand the territory. During this period, the French National Navigation Authority was established and began to organize expeditions in search of new trade routes and colonies.
III. The development of the French Maritime Period
The development of the French Discovery period can be divided into two periods, one is the French colonial exploration of the Caribbean Sea and North America in the late 16th century to the mid-17th century. French colonists established several colonies during this period, including Canada, Louisiana, and the Mississippi River basin. In the Caribbean, French colonies were mainly concentrated in places such as Haiti and Martinique, which contributed greatly to France's economic development.
Another period was the French expedition to Africa and the Indian Ocean in the late 17th century. The French National Navigation Authority established the African Company and the East India Company and began organizing expeditions to Africa and the Indian Ocean region. In Africa, French colonies were concentrated mainly in places such as Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, which contributed to the French slave trade and the gold trade. In the Indian Ocean region, French colonies were mainly concentrated in places such as Madagascar and India, which contributed to the French spice trade and silk trade.
The development of the French Age of Discovery gave impetus to the economic and political development of France, but there were also some problems. In the colony, the French colonists brutally exploited and oppressed the local population, which triggered the resistance and resistance of the local population. In addition, in maritime expeditions, the French National Navigation Agency also often faced risks and difficulties, and expeditions were often affected by factors such as diseases and storms, so that France's overseas exploration and colonization did not achieve much success.
IV. The influence of the French Great Voyage
The influence of the French Voyage is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Contributed to the economic and political development of France. Exploration and colonization during the French Voyage boosted France's economic and political development, making France one of the great powers in Europe.
The exchange and integration of colonial cultures was promoted. The colonial culture of France was influenced by European culture, and it also communicated and integrated with the culture of the local population, promoting the development of cultural diversity.
This provoked revolts and resistance from the colonists. The exploitation and oppression of the colonies by France triggered the revolt and resistance of the local population, and promoted the independence movement and national liberation movement of the colony.
Summary:
The French Great Voyage was from the late European Renaissance to the end of the 17th century, when the French National Bureau of Navigation and Trade organized a series of overseas expeditions and colonizations that promoted the economic and political development of France.
During the Great Voyage, France's colonies were mainly concentrated in North America, the Caribbean, and Africa, which had a huge impact on France's economic and cultural development. At the same time, France's colonial policy also triggered the revolt and resistance of the local population, which promoted the independence movement and national liberation movement of the colony.
In the future, France will continue to maintain influence in these regions, especially in West Africa, so much so that a considerable number of people in Africa now speak French.
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