Prompt: Write an essay of 500 words (not including your introduction and conclusion) identifying what you consider the three most important historical developments that enabled and encouraged Europeans to begin expanding into the western hemisphere and defending each of your choices by discussing its overall historical impact. Consider the grading rubric (below) as you marshal your evidence, organize your thoughts, make your argument, and write your essays. Your essay should demonstrate what you have learned from the course materials course ppt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Os6wWwtGh6E6F_Y5mk8vrPi52L-GhTWg/view?

