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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.11
How did political structures established during the Renaissance contribute to European colonial expansion during the Age of Discovery?
Feudalism restricted the ability of nations to engage in overseas exploration.
City-states created a competitive environment that hindered colonial expansion.
Democratic institutions promoted equality among nations, reducing colonial wars.
Powerful monarchies provided necessary funding and support for explorations.
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AP European History - 1.11 Causation in the Renaissance and Age of Discovery
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