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A colony is a territory under the immediate complete political control and occupied by settlers of a state, distinct from the home territory of the sovereign. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas which made way for mass colonization.
Explanation:
This statement describes a development of thought during the "<span>Scientific Revolution," since this brought about a reliance on observable data rather than relying on religious dogma and superstition. </span>