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they explored the new world because the hopelessness of their daily lives caused them to think that it would be better to risk death and cross the Atlantic Ocean than to stay there, where they could not improve
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How did World War 2 change maps?
The maps had to be changed because the USSR took over Eastern European nations. Some of the South East Asian nations were released from the imperialist rule and they were able to become their own nations with new names. Later the countries in Africa were freed too and they got new names.
Why did European nations lose their colonial empires after World War 2?
Emerging from World War II the world had a new view on imperialism especially in Africa and Asia. Colonization was seen more despotic in the post WWII era than it was say a hundred years earlier. Also, extensive empires began facing civil unrest in their colonies such as the British with India. Militant insurgent groups emerged and were especially prominent in African nations. These groups did much to plague their European colonizers. However stationing troops and fighting a civil war became to costly and extensive for many of the European empires and they chose to just give many of the countries independence.
What was the Name of the world organization that was formed at the end of World War 2 and located in New York?
The UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION, and the Headquarters only is located in New York, starting with 1950.
What statement of the end of World War 1 is true?
There are many statements about World War 1 that are not entirely true. For example, the period of time between World War 1 and World War II was peaceful, is a false statement.
Where did vj day happen?
VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) occurred on August 15, 1945, and marked the end of World War II. It was celebrated in numerous locations around the world where Allied forces were stationed, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. The main celebration took place in Times Square, New York City.
Which European nations explore the new world?
The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal and Russia
What order did the European powers arrive in and explore the New World?
never
Why did the European countries want to explore the new world?
To find gold, silver and new beginnings
How did the Treaty of Tordesillas affect European exploration of the Americas?
The treaty allowed the European explorers to discover new lands and to trade more freely without the confusion of another nation. The Europeans were free to explore as they wished and they discovered many new places. Each of the exploring European nations were given an area in which they could explore, and they were only allowed to explore there.
What three European nations were most interested in the New World?
France England Germany
What three European countries competed to explore and lay claim to the new world?
England Spain France
Several European nations established colonies in the new world which best describes the attitude of these nations toward each other?
rivalry
What three European nations were most interested in controlling the new world?
France England Germany
How did European nations compete to claim lands and riches in the New World?
when did the French claim riches
Why did European nations explore new worlds?
They wanted to know what it was when they found out it wasn't Asia. Then they started wanting to claim the new lands for them selves and start colonies. Example: the 13 colonies of England.
European nations competed in establishing colonies in the New World Which term best describes this competition?
rivalry
By 1750 European nations had claimed most of the New World. Which Nation claimed the most land?
Spain
