Answer:
The Spanish and the Portuguese were the first European nations to touch and colonize the Americas. The interaction between the natives of the Americas and the Spanish specifically were absolutely vile. The Spaniards decimated entire populations of Native Americans in the Carribean. The Portuguese on the other hand initially took interest in Newfoundland but quickly abandoned that area for the lush coast of modern day Brazi. They constructed many settlements along the coast of Brazil. the Portuguese also had numerous skirmishes with the native inhabitants of South America and also brought over African slaves; they intermarried with the natives, giving birth to a unique mulatto ethnic group.
Explanation:
Europe embarks on an age of exploration (1400)
Britain and Spain establish colonies in north and south America (1700)
the industrial revolution leads to the rapid increase of industries in Europe (18th -19th century)
european nations begin establishing colonies in africa (19th century)
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Answer:
Islam
Explanation:
Influence of Islam on West Africa. During the 7th Century, Islam spread quickly through the Middle East and North Africa. During the 8th Century, the trans-Saharan trade brought Muslim merchants and traders to West Africa. Eventually both the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai accepted Islam.
The major way that the geographic location of the united states affected its foreign policy before world war 2 was that it was protected by ocean, meaning it never felt the need to defend itself to a great extent.
