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AP World History: Modern
Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
Topic 4.4
What was a primary factor enabling European maritime powers to establish colonies across the globe during the early modern era?
Only Europe had access to valuable resources needed for long voyages across seas and oceans.
Europeans had larger populations which helped them colonize multiple regions at once.
Technological advancements in navigation and shipbuilding played significant roles.
There was no resistance from indigenous people to European colonization efforts.
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AP World History: Modern - 4.4 Maritime Empires Established
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