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The discovery of America opened up new opportunities for exploration and colonization from "summary" of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
The discovery of America in 1492 by Christopher Columbus marked a turning point in human history. This event opened up a vast new world that was previously unknown to the people of Europe. The exploration and colonization of the Americas brought about significant changes in the way humans interacted with their environment and with each other. The discovery of America presented Europeans with new opportunities for expansion and wealth. The lands of the Americas were rich in resources such as gold, silver, and fertile land for agriculture. This abundance of resources fueled the desire for exploration and colonization as European powers sought to establish colonies and extract wealth from the new territories. The exploration of the Americas also led to the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between the Old World and the New World....
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