Colonialism, phase 1 (jun 1, 1500 – jan 1, 0)
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Merchants sought expansion of trade, requiring new routes.
Christianity was a major driving force.
Technological improvements and knowledge spreads through education (printing press, books, universities, navigation).
Legacy of the Renaissance (hunger for knowledge, curiosity, betterment).
European dominance: small countries had to compete in war using innovation, big countries merely strength
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20th Century World History
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