The 1500's was a time when English scholars came together and shared their thoughts on a variety of subjects, which sparked their imagination. For instance, Sir Thomas More wrote Utopia, which talked about an ideal civilization living in Paradise. This inspired sailors and adventurers to explore new soil all around the world. The explorations resulted in various societies trading with each other, which eventually created a worldwide mercantile system. This helped England prosper, while their population was expanding. At the same time, King Henry VIIII decided to break ties with the Catholi…
