Question

How did the 'discovery' of South America lead to the development of European colonialism?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The discovery of South America invited European powers like Spain and Portuguese to introduce colonialism in the area.  

Explanation:

• The discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus in 1492 led Spain and Portugal to establish colonies in South America.
• The reason for establishing colonies was to gain wealth for the crown.
• European settlers began trading connections with the natives and exchange goods and materials.
• The Spanish colonies behaved harsher to the Native Americans.
• Spanish missionaries converted the native into catholic with no tolerant attitude toward traditional religious practices.

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