Chapters 14, 15, 16

There are quite a bit of repetitions in this book. Strayer also seems to go back and forth on the historical timeline a lot.

What I've gathered from the old history book that I have read and taken a class for, it was basically a bunch of lies and half truths. It was strictly written from the Europeans' point of view and they described all others outside of Europe to be uncivilized, nomadic and barbaric people.

Strayer sheds light into this subject quite deeper into the situation. He told us that Europe was actually lagging behind during the modern era. They were behind to China and the Islam territories. The reason that Europeans started to venture out was to find gold, silver and other valuable minerals from other places in which they can use for trade with India and China. The old European centric history book conveniently left this out or really didn't go deeper into the topic.

What I hate the most about during those times were the oppression that the Europeans did to other places they had visited or acquired. They exploited people in most places that they went to except for China and Japan.

They tried to push Christianity down people's throat even though they may not have wanted it. They would kill or punish people who did not convert to Christianity. I am actually a bit disgusted by this practice. So far, the only religion that I haven't read that's done this is Buddhism.

Slave trading is another dark mark in human history. This was another exploitation done by Europeans although this was not solely just the responsibility of the Europeans alone. I think if I were living during those times I would've fought hard at stopping and eliminating slavery.

Oppressing people and people thinking they are more superior than other races are still true today. I have encountered people today who still have this mindset. Sad to think that centuries had passed and we are still dealing with the same issues.