This assignment provides an opportunity to use the imagination and the historical facts discussed in this week’s reading. You will write a personal analysis of 16th century world exploration from the point of view of a sailor on a 16th century ship who has set sail for unknown lands. In 400-450 words, describe your voyage. Discuss from where you originate, where you are headed, why you are going there, who you discover and what they look and act like, what you bring back, and how your country of origin will react to your discoveries. Consider any other explorer that may be in direct competition with you. Use (and cite) one primary source in your analysis. A primary source is a first-person account such as a diary, a letter, or autobiography. Use this book for reference: Chapters 14 and 15 in The Essential World History, Volume II: Since 1500 by William Duiker and Jackson Spielvogel (2016). Chapter 14 – New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market Chapter 15 – Europe Transformed: Reform and State-Building