industrial revolution
Economic, the desire for precious metals and new areas for trade.
The most important long-term result of the establishment of colonies by European nations during the 17th century was the significant transformation of global trade networks and economic systems. Colonization facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, leading to the rise of mercantilism and the Atlantic slave trade, which profoundly impacted economies and societies worldwide. Additionally, the establishment of colonies contributed to European powers' geopolitical dominance and the spread of European influence, ultimately shaping modern nation-states and international relations.
The European Union did not exist during World War II. It ended in 1945. What was then called the European Economic Community was founded in 1957 by 6 countries. They were West Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. It is now known as the European Union and has 27 members.
During the 15th century, European rulers sought to claim more land primarily for economic gain, as new territories could provide access to valuable resources, trade routes, and agricultural production. Additionally, the rise of nation-states fueled competition for power and prestige, leading rulers to expand their territories to assert dominance over rivals. The Age of Exploration further motivated expansion, as European powers aimed to spread Christianity and establish colonies in newly discovered lands. This quest for land was also driven by the desire to secure strategic military advantages.
An important goal of European mercantilism during the 1600s and 1700s was to increase national wealth and power through a favorable balance of trade. This involved maximizing exports while minimizing imports, ensuring that colonies provided raw materials to the mother country and served as markets for finished goods. Mercantilist policies also aimed to accumulate precious metals, such as gold and silver, to strengthen national economies and assert dominance in global trade. Ultimately, this system sought to enhance national security and influence by controlling economic resources.
European dominance in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was largely dependent on successful colonization, which provided access to vast resources, new markets, and cheap labor. This economic exploitation fueled industrial growth and military expansion, allowing European powers to project their influence globally. Militarization, characterized by advanced weaponry and naval superiority, enabled the enforcement of colonial rule and the suppression of resistance. Together, these factors created a cycle of power and profit that reinforced European hegemony during this period.
Mercantilism
The British, Portuguse, and the Dutch during the 17th century.
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There was much economic progress in America during European colonization, during the 16th through 18th centuries. In modern-day America, economic progress appears to be at a standstill, as so does the rest of the free world.
Economic, the desire for precious metals and new areas for trade.
The most important long-term result of the establishment of colonies by European nations during the 17th century was the significant transformation of global trade networks and economic systems. Colonization facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, leading to the rise of mercantilism and the Atlantic slave trade, which profoundly impacted economies and societies worldwide. Additionally, the establishment of colonies contributed to European powers' geopolitical dominance and the spread of European influence, ultimately shaping modern nation-states and international relations.
European societies had advantages in terms of technology, organization, and centralized government structures during the time of European colonization in Africa. This enabled them to exploit African resources, establish control and dominance, and impose their cultural and political systems on African societies.
The causes of the European economic cooperation was the "near" destruction of Europe during WWII. Europe had to be "rebuilt", just as large parts of Asia, and Japan had to be rebuilt. A rebuilding PROCESS takes cooperation from those countries involved.
Scarcity of labor led to the importation of African slaves.
Peasants throughout Europe became poorer
European powers divided China into spheres of influence, while the United States promoted an Open Door Policy.