It nearly became extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction of bovine diseases from domestic cattle. With a population in excess of 60 million in the late 18th century, the species was down to just 541 animals by 1889.
In the 15th century, Europe sought to expand trade routes to find new sources of wealth and bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands. This European Age of Discovery saw the rise of colonial empires on a global scale, building a commercial network that connected Europe, Asia, Africa, and the New World.
Just because slavery ended did not mean segregation, prejudice, and hate did. Many people did not like that they were granted these rights and segregated them, based on the "separate but equal" principle. The South is famous for its Jim Crow laws that segregated black Americans, but segregation existed everywhere. Groups such as the kkk formed, etc.
Veto Power and by passing amendments to the constitution .
