European Expansion Advantages

Europe had many geographical advantages which allowed it to rise as a global power. This is because geographically Europe’s location allowed it to trade ideas, crops, and more with other places. For example, the Columbian Exchange was commenced due to Europe’s location. Continents such as Asia did not have such a great advantage to be able to trade with the Americas. Europe also had the ability to trade with India for spices. Geographically, the effects of expansion provided Europe with many precious metals, food, timber, and furs. Expansion had led to an increase in power as well. Another advantage Europe held was the new inventions that were coming out at the time that led to the Age of Exploration, which resulted in the change in Europe’s political position in the world. Around this time mapmakers began to create more accurate maps along with more advanced inventions. This included the astrolabe, compass, lateen sails, and even …show more content…
Lastly, expansion gave Europe another advantage as to it’s rise to global power. Expansion brought colonies in america, trading posts in Asia, started the Columbian Exchange, and supplied Europe with many things. An effect expansion carried was the creation of joint-stock companies. As a result, Europe had the geography/advantages that allowed it to rise as global power.

There had been several factors that led to a revolution in Christian thought throughout Europe. For example, clergy member who were poorly educated, the selling of indulgences, the printing press and more. Clergy members who were poorly educated and broke their vows had people questioning their surroundings. The Church selling indulgences also had people wonder if right and if the Church was being right or not. People like Martin Luther and Erasmus felt that the indulgences being sold were not what