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Columbus' Harsh Birthplace
- Columbus was born into a world devastated by the Black Death with severe moral and societal norms.
- Genoa, his birthplace, was heavily reliant on trading and slavery, shaping his worldview.
Fall of Constantinople's Impact
- The fall of Constantinople was a major event signaling Christian apocalypse.
- This disrupted European access to Asian trade, motivating new exploration routes.
Fragmented Italy and Genoa's Economy
- Genoa's economy was deeply tied to maritime trade and slavery.
- Italy was not a unified country but a collection of rival city-states.