Henry Popple
Definition
Henry Popple was a British cartographer in the 18th century, best known for his detailed map of the British Empire in America.
Analogy
Think of Henry Popple as the Google Maps of his time. Just like how we rely on Google Maps to navigate and understand our geographical surroundings today, people in the 18th century relied on Popple's maps for similar reasons.
Related terms
Cartography: This is the science or practice of drawing maps. It's what Henry Popple did to create his famous map of the British Empire in America.
British Empire: This was a system of territories that were controlled by Britain from the late 16th to early 20th centuries. It included parts of North America, which is why Popple made a map showing these areas.
Colonialism: This refers to the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. The British Empire practiced colonialism in many parts of the world, including North America.
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