European History

There were many reasons for Europeans to first take a step towards the unfamiliar region beyond Europe. Since for the most part Medieval Europe was very dependant, it left them with little comprehension of the outside exterior world. “Europeans knew little of the world beyond theirs.” (103). Firstly; the blockade of the overland routes by the Ottoman Turks drove the Europeans pursue a sea course to the assets of Asia. “Both the Ottoman and Muscovite states …

…since it introduced many diseases, such as; measles and small pox. “The most devastating consequence of conquest was the radical depopulation that took place as the result of introduced diseases, forced labour, and demoralization.” (114) With the encounter between the Inca emporor Atawallpa and Frencisco Pizarro, resulting in the death of Atawallpa. The Inca surrendered to the Spanish invaders. This was similar to the result of the Aztacs, but this time they were demolished by disease.