How did the exploration and colonization in the Americas affect European culture?

How did the exploration and colonization in the Americas affect European culture?

One Response to “How did the exploration and colonization in the Americas affect European culture?”

  • nowaynohow says:

    Lots of ways:
    siphons off malcontents like the Puritans
    provides new foods, like potato, which change nutrition throughout Europe
    new economic circles, e.g. triangle trade
    huge infusion of gold & silver through Spain, changing balance of power

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