The author begins by giving a brief history of the origins of European exploration, mapping the monopoly of the Iberian peninsular to the de-monopolization by emerging nations. ... The religious policy investigates the impacts of the social revolution, the Reformation and the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis, which molded the religious affiliations of both crown and its colonists. ... The exploitation colony originated through mistakes learnt by the Europeans in America. ... An example is the French Revolution. ...

• Word Count: 555
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate