Briefly explain how “God, Gold and Glory” caused the age of European exploration and conquest that begins in 1492
Briefly explain how “God, Gold and Glory” caused the age of European exploration and conquest that begins in 1492
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Briefly explain how “God, Gold and Glory” caused the age of European exploration and conquest that begins in 1492
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The European Exploration and Expansion can be best described by the 3G's - God( Mass religious conversion of the natives to Christianity , religious faith), Gold( Expansion of Business especially for the spices and Rare metals), Glory( Colonization, Power, Domination, thrill of Sailing, Wealth and Stature).
Fierce rivalry between the European nations, especially the Portuguese and the Spanish motivated their nations to colonize rapidly and aggressively.
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