Europe Was Able to Expand into the Americas with Relative

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Essay

Europe was able to expand into the Americas with relative ease but had much greater difficulty expanding into Asia and Africa.What critical factors account for the differential success of Europeans in these various areas?

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Definitions:

Compulsive Fretting

The uncontrollable and excessive worry or concern over situations or activities, often without a concrete reason.

Overthinking

The process of thinking about something too much or for too long, often causing unnecessary anxiety or worry.

Rumination

The process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which are often sad or dark, without reaching any conclusion.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.