European explorers created a(n) __________ to dominate people across the globe through exploitation and enslavement.

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A color-coded hierarchy was used by European explorers to create a system of racial classification in which white people were at the top and people of color were at the bottom. This system facilitated the exploitation and enslavement of people of color, enabling Europeans to dominate them economically and politically. The classification system was used to justify and legitimize the oppression of people of color, both in Europe and abroad.

European Explorers Created A(n) __________ to Dominate People Across the Globe