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Explaining the Age of Exploration

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Economic Motivations of Colonial Ambitions

This chapter explores the economic drivers behind European colonialism during the Age of Exploration, emphasizing the influence of Jesuit thought and the quest for gold. It examines the conquests of the Aztec and Inca Empires, the strategies employed by Spanish explorers, and the devastating impact on indigenous populations. The conversation highlights the complex relationship between money, culture, and societal change, providing insights into both historical and modern perceptions of progress and labor.

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