European exploration and colonization map showing historical countries, explorers' routes, and key locations from 1492 to 1700, suitable for historical maps, educational purposes, and geographic research.

#147 Exploration & Colonization, 1700

Name: #147 Exploration &amp; Colonization, 1700
Brand: Map Shop
SKU: KA-HIST-147
Availability: InStock

Price range: $69.99 through $549.99

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Exploration and Colonization 1700

Students hear about “the colonial powers” and picture a single vague blob of empire. This classroom map splits that blob into five distinct claims — Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and British — and shows how far each one reached across the globe by the turn of the eighteenth century. Middle school and high school U.S. History teachers use it as the anchor visual for units on colonial rivalry, mercantilism, and the competition that later set up the French and Indian War.

Identifies five colonizing groups worldwide: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and British
Meets U.S. History curriculum requirements for public, private, parochial, and home school programs
Part of the Kappa Map Group Classroom Series, an American history sequence spanning early exploration through the twentieth century
Finishing choices include paper, lamination, foam core mounting, black or walnut rails, framing, and spring roller with backboard

Home school parents hang the laminated version in a study space; department heads order several titles on one roller system, and Map Shop builds those combination sets on request.

Print Finishing Options	Paper, Laminated, Laminated with Rails – Black Molding, Laminated with Rails – Walnut Molding, Mounted to Foam Core, Foam Core with Rails – Black Molding, Foam Core with Rails – Walnut Molding, Framed – Black Molding, Framed – Walnut Molding, Spring Roller with Backboard
Publisher	Kappa Map Group
Language	English
Published	2005
Print Series	Classroom Series

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Paper

Paper finishing is the most economical option. Most maps are printed on premium 36lb paper. Waterproof paper is also available for functional maps that may be used outdoors.

Laminated

Maps are printed, then run through our laminator that applies 1.7mil-thick satin-gloss lamination to the front and back. You can use map stickers and wet-erase markers.

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Mounted

Maps are printed, then laminated with 1.7mil-thick satin lamination onto 1/4″-thick foam core. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers with our mounted maps.

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Laminated with Rails

First, we laminate the map, then mount wood rails at the top and bottom. The front side of each rail features a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware is attached to the back of the top rail so it's ready to hang. You can use stickers or wet-erase markers on your laminated map. We recommend a mounted or framed option if you'd like to use map pins to mark locations.

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Mounted with Rails

First, we laminate the map onto foam core, then mount wood rails at the top and bottom. The front side of each rail features a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware is attached to the back of the top rail so it's ready to hang. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on your map. This option will lay clean and flat against the wall, unlike the laminated with rails option.

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Framed

Maps are laminated onto foam core, then secured into the frame. The engineered molding is made from recycled wood in either a black or walnut finish that wraps around the entire map. Most moldings are 2″ wide by 3/4″ deep, but maps 24″ x 36″ and smaller use a 1.25″ wide molding. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on all our framed maps. Ready-to-hang sawtooth hardware or wire hanging loops are included.

Spring Roller

The map is laminated then installed on a spring roller and backboard.

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