Quote: (10-12-2015 11:09 PM)Lucky Wrote:
I'm taking a class on Western history and what led Europe to dominate the globe. The short answer is that geography (terrain dividing European states), decentralization (European states constantly at war with one another), and rapid adoption of new technologies (or else they'd be conquered) all played a role.
The European powers weren't suddenly handed immense wealth, advanced technology, and disciplined militaries. It was a painful, gradual process of development that led to the Age of Exploration and Columbus's journey.
One thing I know for sure is that if any other group of people developed the means first, they would have just as easily gone to Europe and done the same shit.
There's also the factor of luck. The Europeans happen to be lucky enough to develop advanced technology (for the time) far earlier than anyone else.
Also, just a minor correction to an earlier post: Columbus knew he had found a continent. His journal entries make it clear.
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