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=Global Trade =

Establishing colonies in the Americas still greatly influenced European nations. wealth in he americas doubled with great growth from trading overseas. these two factors made a wave of new businesses and the practice of trade begin in europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. these practices changed the economic atmosphere of europe.

The development of ocean travel in the 16th century brings with it an increasing knowledge

of wind patterns. The phrase 'trade wind' is applied to any wind which follows a predictable course.