In addition to a desire to expand abroad, Europe overseas expansion was made possible by

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Europe's overseas expansion was made possible by the technological advantages that they had over Muslim and Eastern civilizations. This allowed for the Europeans to have a military edge and establish trading posts in foreign lands. The political and religious unity within Europe did not play as significant of a role in their overseas expansion as their technological advancements did. While the Black Death did cause a sense of desperation and restructuring within Europe, it did not directly lead to their overseas expansion.

In Addition to a Desire to Expand Abroad, Europe Overseas