Reflection on Yali's Question

The White Europeans were much more advanced than other cultures, such as the Americas, Africa, and Asia, which made it easier for them to come to control a large share of the modern world. Firstly, some parts of the world (such as Europe) developed literate industrial societies with metal tools, while other parts only developed nonliterate farming societies, or remained a hunter-gatherer society with stone tools. The Europeans had an advantage because it was easier to conquer other societies with metal tools, plus, they had guns, steel tools, and infectious disease. The Europeans also had many material goods, ranging from steal axes, matches, and medicines to clothing, soft drinks, and umbrellas. Aside from products, Europe had a centralized government. These two aspects made the White Europeans wealthy and powerful. They developed agriculture, herding, metallurgy, writing, and a complex political organization, as well. Europe differed greatly in technology, government, social environment, and educational opportunities.