Explain how rulers used a variety of methods to legitimize and consolidate their power in land-based empires from 1450-1750

Imperial expansion relied on the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires in both hemispheres

Political and religious disputes led to rivalries and conflict between states

a historian is attempting to study how the puritans affected society in new england

how is this a question? but yes, they were. if i recall correctly, it was very handy for native americans to use buffalo skin.