I believe the first European country to gain influence and power was;
Spain
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Answer:
Discovery of Calculus
Explanation:
In 1665, he discovered the generalised binomial theorem and began to develop a mathematical theory that later became infinitesimal calculus. Soon after Newton had obtained his degree in August 1665, the University closed down as a precaution against the Great Plague of London.
<span>A tyrant, of course -- the rest are just regular or extravagant people. :)</span>
They possessed large amounts of raw materials
