After the 16th century, the world witnessed ‘shrinking’ with the discovery of ____.

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After the 16th century, the world witnessed 'shrinking' with the discovery of America and discovered a sea route to Asia in the sixteenth century, and the pre-modern globe significantly diminished. Because European sailors successfully navigated the western ocean to America after discovering a maritime passage to Asia. By the middle of the 16th century, the Portuguese and Spanish invasions and colonisation of America were well underway.
Silver, in particular, from mines in what is now Peru and Mexico, increased Europe's prosperity and supported its trade with Asia. India and China were among the wealthiest nations in the pre-modern era. However, China has restricted contact with other countries and has adopted an isolationist policy since the 15th century. Nevertheless, it led to an elevation in America's significance.

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