What technological advances made european exploration possible?

Technological developments in three fields made it possible for Europeans to explore faraway places overseas starting in the fifteenth century. These were developments in shipbuilding, navigation, and weapons. Nimbler and faster ships, particularly the caravel allowed European sailors to make long sea voyages into unknown waters.

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"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."

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