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It reshaped European politics, supporting nation-states and international trade networks that spurred later globalization. -
The first permanent English settlement in North America marked the beginning of English colonization. -
The company symbolized early globalization and imperial trade, dominating commerce between Europe and Asia. -
This extended Spain’s power into South America and marked another major step in the European colonization of the Americas. -
The conquest opened vast new territories to Spanish colonization and began European dominance in the Americas. -
This proved that the Earth was round and revealed the vast scale of global geography and trade potential. -
His voyage established a direct maritime route from Europe to Asia, boosting trade in spices and goods. -
Spain and Portugal divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe, shaping future colonial boundaries and rivalries. -
This voyage linked the Old and New Worlds for the first time, initiating global exchange of goods, people, and ideas. -
This marked the beginning of systematic exploration by Europeans and the training of sailors who would later explore Africa and Asia.