It popularized trade and competition. For example: Portugal was the main trader of spices.
They both in a way had a hope for a better life. Although Colonial Americans have it at their finger tips. Enslaved people had a hope to one day be freed and live their lives. They both care for their family’s. Enslaved people took care of their family’s trying the best they could.
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<span>They mainly established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of ideas and goods</span>