Spanish in the 1500’s.
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michael richardson
The establishment of European colonies.
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European exploration led to dominance in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and over the people in Africa and the Americas. Answer
European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere
Vasco da Gama's exploration led to the first European sea route to Asia. This significant achievement led to global imperialism between the West and the Orient.
European exploration of South America led to the colonization of the region, resulting in the introduction of new diseases, exploitation of natural resources, establishment of plantation economies, and the decimation of indigenous populations. It also led to cultural exchange, the spread of Christianity, and the blending of European and indigenous cultures.
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European exploration of the Americas led to the Columbian Exchange, where goods, cultures, and diseases were exchanged between Europe and the Americas. This resulted in the introduction of new crops, animals, and diseases to both continents, transforming societies and ecosystems. Additionally, European colonization led to the displacement and exploitation of indigenous populations.
The first Europeans known to have explored the Americas were the Norse, led by Leif Erikson around the year 1000 AD. They established a settlement called Vinland, believed to be located in present-day Newfoundland, Canada. However, widespread European exploration began with Christopher Columbus's voyages in 1492, which opened the Americas to European exploration and colonization.
The item that led to exploration of the New World was the desire for direct routes by sea. The English wanted more money and more power.