trade and conflicting the Early modern era

Question 1

why did early european countries build a series of trading posts around the world rather that engaging in large scale territorial conquest?

Answer 1

-not enough human numbers or military power to impose rule
-the trading posts allowed them a foothold in these regions
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Question 2

how was russian exploration different than european exploration?

Answer 2

the expanded over land rather than sea

• they established a presence in central asia regions former mongols
• tundra and forests of siberia