How did europeans gain power in the new world?

Between 1492 and 1914, Europeans conquered 84 percent of the globe, establishing a vast ... Why and how did Europe rise to the top, even when China and other societies were far more advanced

the two things that develop a strong social foundation are: a. separation of church and states e. education received attention separation of church and states separate the illogical  argument that came from religious beliefs to a fact based belief. while education will make us remember the past to avoid the repeat of our mistakes.