As a result of the Renaissance, many European political powers were able to -

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Explanation:

More innovative technologies that improved maritime shipbuilding helps them navigate the globe easier and sooner or later, this led to the colonization of the Americas.

b.

explanation:

he is racist

"oh, lets coppy china and build a great wall around bla bla bla.that way,we wont lose out to other countries." in the end, he did not build anything