feb 27, 1492 - Discovery of America
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Columbus discovers America
Change: This leads to the exploitation of the New World for the benefit of Spain, which becomes even more powerful. Territorial disputes begin to occur in the New World between Spain, France and England
Continuity: Italy remains decentralized and trade still booms. Powerful merchants remain. Holy Roman Empire the same. Balance of power remains the same
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Andrey Arshava
Continuity and Change Over Time
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