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1579
Define
The desire of European monarchs to find alternate trading routes to china, also the monarchs hoped to find new resources like gold, silver etc. In the 16th century European culture was a powerful factor, so they wanted to colonize and control other parts of the world for trading -
Technology
Advances in cartography navigation and ship building. Major advancements in magnetic campus, Carvel (ships), sextant and Mercator's projection. Better maps showed the directions of ocean and current lines of latitude . -
Facts
The way Europeans conquered other lands and treated the natives in a very harsh manner Their technological advancements were more focused on practical use like farming and building -
Benefits
Increased geographic study giving us the basis. Found new sources of wealth like silk and spices Found better trading routes
