It laid foundations for the beginning of a modern global economy.
Decade = 10 years Century = 100 years
The year 1400, as with any year between 1301 and 1400, is in the fourteenth century.
The year 1532, as with any year between 1501 and 1600, is in the sixteenth century.
The year 1342 - as with any year between 1301 and 1400, is in the fourteenth century.
2013, as with any year between 2001 and 2100, is in the twenty-first century.
C. to increase economic oppurtunity was the main motivating factor for European maritime expansion in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries
The expansion of colonialism refers to establishing new colonies by various European powers. This process ended by the 20th century.
C. to increase economic oppurtunity was the main motivating factor for European maritime expansion in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries
The commercial revolution was a period of European economic expansion, colonialism and mercantilism. It lasted from the 13th century until the 18th century, when it was succeeded by the industrial revolution.
By the end of the 17th century, the Russian Empire had extended eastward to the Pacific Ocean. This is quite a large expansion for an empire that had started out centered around the area of Moscow in the 19th century.
By the end of the 17th century, the Russian Empire had extended eastward to the Pacific Ocean. This is quite a large expansion for an empire that had started out centered around the area of Moscow in the 19th century.
By the end of the 17th century, the Russian Empire had extended eastward to the Pacific Ocean. This is quite a large expansion for an empire that had started out centered around the area of Moscow in the 19th century.
The first phase of European overseas expansion began in the early fifteenth century with Portugal's exploration of the West African coast. They were seeking legendary gold mines and a way to circumvent the trade routes controlled by Muslims.
Expansion increased the power of military leaders who supported totalitarianism.
Expansion increased the power of military leaders who supported totalitarianism
Most European countries thought that the Ottoman Empire was in its death throes. As Russian, English, and French empires expanded in the 19th century, that expansion came at the expense of the Ottoman Empire which continued to contract.
Expansion increased the power of military leaders who supported totalitarianism.