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towns developed because of an enonomy based on external trade
In the 1500s, the most important item of trade between Africa and Europe was likely gold, particularly from West African kingdoms like Mali and Songhai. Gold was highly sought after in Europe for its value and use in coinage, jewelry, and art. Alongside gold, other significant items included ivory and enslaved people, which were part of the broader transatlantic trade networks that began to develop during this period.
Johann Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized Europe by drastically increasing the production of books, making literature and knowledge more accessible to the general public. This democratization of information facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas, challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, and played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation. As a result, literacy rates rose, and a more informed society emerged, leading to significant cultural and social transformations across Europe in the late 1400s and 1500s.
Until about 1580 Spain was the 'top dog' in Europe. The revolt of the Dutch provinces from 1568 onwards and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 (combined with state bankruptcy in Spain itself) mark the start of a long decline.
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they thought it was the superior religon
No. The potato was only introduced to Europe in the 1500s. It is native to the Americas. Same thing with corn, also came to Europe in the 1500s from the Americas, and cassava was taken from the Americas to Asia and Africa.