1492

1492 - Before 1492, Africa and Asia were fully as advanced and progressive as Europe. The development of Europe began in 1492 and resulted from colonialism The selective rise of Europe began in 1492 and resulted, primordially, from the capital accumulated in colonial activities, mainly in the Americas. The beginnings of colonialism in 1492 resulted from global locational factors, not from any special qualities within European society. Therefore, colonialism explains the unique development of Europe.