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This was a period of great change in Europe as the economy shifted from farming to trade.
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Marco Polo, an incredible explorer is born
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After their long multi-year voyage, the polos, with all of their goods from Asia, begin the long, grueling trip home.
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Marco was in charge of a ship in a battle but was captured. In prison, a writer from the city of Pisa inspired him to write about his travles.
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A period of technological advancements in europe
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One of the most important technological advancements is made.
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Montesinos denounces the treatment of the natives
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De las Casas writes about the Spanish mistreatment of the natives in a very strong way.
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New world-changing technology is made all around the world, but most notably in Europe