Why Europeans Reaction to Columbus' Voyages changed
by S H
1. Arms Race
1.1. Bigger Cannons
1.1.1. Bigger Ships
1.1.2. More Seaworthy
2. Changes in Social Technology
2.1. Bureaucracy
2.1.1. Better to organize large scale expeditions
2.2. Double Entry Book Keeping
2.2.1. Keep track of men and materials
2.2.2. Keep track of cost
2.3. Printing Press
2.3.1. Spread ideas of Exploration
3. Ideology
3.1. Renaissance Ideals
3.1.1. Wealth Important
3.1.2. Power Important