How did global exploration contribute to the scientific revolution?
1 Answer
Apr 14, 2018
The desire to explore exposed "technology gaps" which drove science
Explanation:
For instance the lack of a marine chronometer prevented accurate solar and celestial navigation which seriously limited the ability of vessels to reliably cross the oceans
In 1714 the British Government offered a purse of £10,000 (about £4 million in 2018 terms) for the inventor
