HIS106Y1 Lecture 7: Expansion into the Atlantic HIS
Document Summary
Medieval europeans were significantly diverse, and lacked major empires that are found elsewhere in the world. Instead made of city-states, kingdoms, and other entities that fought for land resources and influence. Europeans unified by trade and religion in ways indigenous never were. Europeans christian who sailed to american asian and african coast came from a society that was innately colonized. Process of colonization in europe itself halted for black death, but continues later, expanded territories and technology, borrowed techniques from china and. Muslims, spread religion thru the world, came into contact with other cultures continually, and learn to understand and deal with differences. 10-11thc, western europe had economic expansion significant food/ agricultural developments, better horse harnesses, plow and mills. Development faster than in americas, caused faster pop growth. Over using the land caused drop in yields by mid 13thc. Climate become colder and wetter as well, caused less crop yields. Series of failed harvest along with the bubonic plague.
