How did the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration change Europeans’ thinking?

TRADE

"The increase in trade during the Renaissance led to an Age of Exploration. During this era of discovery, European explorers searched for new trade routes to Asia, new people to convert to Christianity, and new lands to conquer in the name of their kings at home. These changes led to the “rise” of Western Europe"

PRO-CON

Con: Introduction of diseases.

Pro: Better trade routes and improved cartography.  

Con: Destroyed Civilization and forced religion.

Pro: New land and new resources.

Con: Unsafe voyage.

Pro: Economic Prosperity.

Good or Bad?

"European Exploration had observed positive impacts in the areas of trade, economy and politics. New trade routes: ... European exploration opened new ways of trade to Asia as well as India, that helped other nations to source products quickly and make high profits."

Explanation:

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