In the second half of 15th Century many European countries wanted to find a sea route to India. Main reason for that was the continental blockade of the old Silk Road. Countries such as Spain, Portugal and later France, England etc were sending their sailors in different directions which lead to the finding of new sea routes, but also some continents. During this period they started exploring this new areas and later on colonizing them.
African Americans who served in the Civil war were treated with inadequate weapons and medical treatments. Though they were treated differently than white people, they were still treated better in the military.
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