Why did the three worlds meet?

The "three worlds"—Europe, Africa, and the Americas—met primarily due to European exploration and expansion during the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries. Key reasons for this meeting include:

Economic Motives: Europeans sought new trade routes and resources such as spices, gold, and other valuable commodities.

Technological Advances: Innovations in navigation, shipbuilding, and cartography enabled longer sea voyages.

Political Ambitions: European nations were driven by the desire to expand their empires and increase their influence.

Religious Goals: There was a strong impetus to spread Christianity to new lands.

This period led to significant cultural exchanges, trade, and unfortunately, also resulted in the exploitation and displacement of indigenous populations, as well as the transatlantic slave trade.