There was the humanist movement (the Renaissance)
the discovery of the new world ( Columbus)
and the french revolution
(sorry, i only know those 3)
Answer:
Soviet Union was the first to put satellite into space
The United States gained control of the former Spanish colonies by going
to war with Spain over Cuba, or more specifically, Cuba's independence.
Together with the filipino rebels, America won against Spain and gained
control of multiple colonies including puerto rico, guam and the
phillipines.
