European Rebirth

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The 13th and 16th centuries saw a great number of changes that contributed towards the Renaissances or the European rebirth. Moreover, the Roman and the Greek way of thinking heavily influenced this frame of history. Gradually, this mindset saw many advancements which include but are not limited to; The Colonization of the New World, Realism and Romanced forms of the arts, the decline of feudalism, the expansion of Rationalism, the Reformation of the Christian faith, advancements in warfare and agriculture, and the creation of many intensifying empires. However, these accomplishments might have brought good but serfdom and the enslavement of people were common throughout this period. During this boundless rebirth, were many ideas that saw Europe gain immense strength that established their place in our world.
Undoubtedly, without both North and South America the Europeans would not have enough money to expand on classical ideas but this shows the significance of how important the New World were to the rapidly growing European Empires. Additionally, the New World provide Europeans with new resources indigenous to the native such as Potatoes, Tomatoes, Maize(corn), beans, and squash. As well as food, many Europeans found great amounts of silver and gold; Cerro Rico, a mountain made entirely of silver. These
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The Musket originating from the Tang Dynasty(China) saw exponential use in the conquest of foreign nations by the Europeans. This weapon was a major cause of the destruction of the Aztec and Inca civilizations in the Americas and the Songhai Empire in Africa. As advancements continue even today, the Musket has been improved from a lethal weapon to the greatest self-defense weapon of the modern world. Many of the possibilities of the Renaissance were due to the conquest of nations and the musket was the key to many of the European

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