The image by João de Castro (1540) depicts a variety of ships developed by Spain. Advancements in
technology, including the design of vessels for
transoceanic travel resulted in
O greatly expanded trade efforts in the Americas,
Africa, and Asia due to greater shipping capacities
and defensive capabilities
O decreased military tension between European
empires due to the mutual benefit of increased trade.
the development of missionary fleets by the Vatican
to convert indigenous peoples of the Americas,
Africa, and Asia to Christianity
the adoption of new shipping technologies by the
Incan and Aztec empires as they sought to compete
economically with Europe.

voter turnout, 2006-2012

no

explanation:

not everyone in america is free. it is has always been a unequal society. and yet people come in swarms, in search of better lives. some are brought as children, unaware, unknowing. some arrive and just don’t leave. they build lives, pay taxes, raise families. some enter illegally, fleeing persecution in their home country.

there are many reasons why human beings are so attracted to america, despite its history of bitterness towards immigrants.

there are almost two million immigrants brought to the us when they were children. president donald trump and his collaborators are determined to rid the us of as many undocumented immigrants as they can, and stop others from coming because none of their ancestors were immigrants.

america has so many things and yet it lacks the one thing that humanity needs to fully thrive. and so this country will not be at peace in itself until it resolves the pain at the heart of slavery, attacking immigrants, and crumble the rights of those with less power.