up. That was the main reason why Europeans began to explore the world‚ but there are many reasons‚ for example‚ the western merchants were no longer able to be assured of safe conduct alongside the land routes. A different reason why they began to explore the world is the three G’s. God‚ gold and glory‚ God. Because Europeans always wished to grow in Christianity. Glory because European colonists and explorers would want to expand themselves‚ while the other countries wanted to be more respected by
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After seeing Alexander’s relations with the Egyptians‚ it is evident that it helped him conquer Egypt‚ but also caused him problems later with his military forces. The way that it helped him conquer Egypt was that he became viewed as a living God or Pharaoh. Instead of being satisfied with invading Egypt and overcame the Persians‚ he wanted to win over the hearts of the Egyptian people. He did this by accepting Egyptian traditions and not challenging them with his Greek traditions at first. This
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expense of the Ottoman Empire‚ recently defeated in World War I. Greek borders fell in 1922‚ giving Turkey the advantage. The two countries negotiated the terms of surrender‚ and decided the leave the border the same as before the war with the Treaty of Sevres. Turkey did not follow the treaty‚ and the Treaty of Sevres was abandoned for the Treaty of Lausanne‚ which was imposed by the Ottoman Empire and instituted the formal loss of Cyprus and Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Turkey continues to invade Cyprus
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One of the developing countries that lies in Sub-Saharan Africa‚ is Madagascar. This country has had many struggles‚ as well as‚ growth and development. Everything‚ from its economy to its politics‚ has had major role in how it was established to how it is today. By comparing the history of Madagascar and other African countries‚ many were colonized. Many had long periods of pre-colonized societies and cultures‚ such as Madagascar. It is important to know the history and effects of colonization before
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and open toward the Europeans. With his exploration‚ in the Americas in place‚ it sets forth many drastic‚ harsh‚ and cruel living standards for the Native Americans. Many factors and advantages played a role in Columbus’ successful conquering. As stated the Native Americans were too friendly toward the Europeans‚ despite not even knowing them. This led Columbus and his men to seize control and take advantage. Even though‚ the Americans were nothing but friendly to the Europeans‚ Columbus abused this
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16th through 19th century Europeans enslaved those from Africa for many reasons. The Portuguese were one of the first European nations to establish outposts in West Africa. In West Africa‚ and to a further extent Africa itself‚ slavery was already an old tradition. Upon discovery of the new world‚ areas in places such as Brazil were converted to cultivate highly profitable crops (such as sugar). Since the natives were very susceptible to European diseases‚ they were not a good source of labor
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century. And the colonies brought with them English law and customs. Little did those first settler know that the adventure they were on would impact the entire world and bring centuries of stability and prosperity to the whole world. At that time human rights was unheard of‚ a person was born into a position that most likely would never change. Little value was placed on the lives of the general population of the countries around the world. But the rise of the English would soon turn the
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Before the 16th century‚ Spain was not recognized as a legitimate powerhouse in Europe. They were known as a very strong Catholic orientated country located in the Iberian Peninsula north of Morocco. However‚ in the matter of a span of little over a hundred years‚ Spain obtained a great amount of wealth and power through conquests and inheritance from the king. Just as they were the greatest empire in the world‚ it fell apart and soon declined into the status of a third-rate power in Europe.
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n 1519 Spaniards led by Hernán Cortés traveled from Cuba to Mexico. Their goal was to conquer Mexico so that they could collect all the rumored riches. Cortes and his men went to Tenochtitlán‚ the Aztec Empire. He forged an alliance with them. The Aztecs believed Cortes was a god because he had such riches like metal armor and horses. Montezuma II‚ the leader of the Aztecs‚ had heard that the Spaniards had brought gifts for them. When Cortes had reached Tenochtitlán he had realised that his men were
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European Settlement in Latin America Between 1450 and 1750 C.E.‚ Europeans entered Latin America and created new political structures‚ increased trade‚ and brought their religion. This happened because the Spanish conquered the Aztecs and Incas‚ while Portugal took over what is now Brazil. Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztecs while Francisco Pizzarro conquered the Incas. The Aztecs and Incas were two great Native American civilizations. In Latin America‚ slavery remained unchanged. These areas
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