Part one of term paper
The purpose of this essay is to explain why the Renaissance must have occurred in order for Europe to begin overseas exploration. During the Renaissance, many new ideas formed, and many old ideas were reborn. Some of these ideas that affected overseas exploration for Europe are technological advancements in cartography, printing, and navig ...

Part two of term paper
... even new forms of shipbuilding such as the caravel, invented in 1470. In 1454, Johannes Gutenburg perfected the printing press. This led to the fast spread of ideas and thoughts. The printing press was used as a fast, easy way to publish ideas. People took advantage of the press, and began having their own ideas printed and spread for the use and knowledge of others. This way a group of people could focus on the same idea or belief and work together to accomplish the same task, without handwr ...