The New World (theory)

The New World theory refers to the idea that during the age of exploration, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans discovered the Americas, which were viewed as a "new world." This term highlights the vast continent's unknown nature to Europeans at the time. It also encompasses the social, cultural, and economic impacts of this discovery, including colonization, trade, and the interaction between indigenous peoples and European settlers. This era reshaped global history by connecting previously isolated continents and cultures, leading to significant transformations worldwide.