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The New World was a term coined by Amerigo Vespucci, a Florentine explorer. During the late 15th century, Spain was the dominant European country colonizing areas in North America, South America, and the Caribbean.
The so called New World was hardly "new," of course; advanced civilizations existed in the Americas long before Columbus, some even from before the time of ancient Greece & Rome. Granted, the results of Columbus' "discovery" were by far the most consequential (alas, also tragic) as one of the major events impacting human history, and so we reason/calculate everything re this question from that point. Regardless, evidence keeps mounting that European/Mediterranean peoples made explorations of the Americas in ancient times. If you are interested in this, the following works will make a good start:
"America B.C." & "Bronze Age America" by Dr. Barry Fell and "The Search for Lost America" by Dr. S.M. Trento ...
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Which country dominated the exploration of the new world in the 15th and 16th century?
Spain.
What was the first country to explore the new world around 1500?
France
How many Africans were brught to the new world as slaves between 1500 and 1800?
Over ten million.
What country dominated most of the world in history?
Britain
When were African slaves first forcibly brought to the New World?
The first slave arrived in 1609.
Between 1500 and 1550 exploration of the new world was dominated by?
Spanish
What nation dominated the New World between 1500 and 1550?
Spain dominated the exploration and colonization of the New World. Great wealth and power came to Spain especially in terms of gaining more gold and silver than any other European power.
What European power dominated the New World in the fifteen hundreds?
Clearly Spain dominated the New World in 1500. They had a head start due to the voyages of Columbus. Spanish explorers and conquistadors such as Hernando Cortes' conquered the Aztec Native American tribe in what is now Mexico. They sent back to Spain riches in gold and silver.
What religion dominated in the middle east in 1500?
ISLAM, led by the Ottoman Caliphate and the Safavid Empire, dominated the Middle East in 1500.
What nation dominated the new world for 300 years?
Britain
Which religion dominated Europe in the 1500-1600's?
your mother
Which country dominated the exploration of the new world in the 15th and 16th century?
Spain.
What was the new industry dominated by?
the new industry was dominated by machinery and manufacturing.
Is the world dominated by science?
Yes the world is dominated in science in all fields.
Did Balboa sail?
Balboa sailed to the New World in 1500.
When did Balboa sail?
Balboa sailed to the New World in 1500.
What continent dominated the world in 1800?
Europe in 1800's more or less dominated the world.
