The discoveries of the new lands are the way to take over the world in 1500. It means for the European countries to be open to developing the economic and trade relations with the foreign countries. The stress on the possibilities for industrialization within the country is important to control the world in 1800. The approaches which are used in 1500 and 1800 to organize the country’s social and economic life and to control the political situation effectively are not similar because of the differences in states’ politics and economy. In 1500, successful dynasty marriages matter. To get the higher social position, people try to marry the right person. The situation changes to 1800 when the governmental leaders are often revolutionary leaders. The support of masses becomes the key element of political success. The most powerful countries in 1500 build the economic domination over the world basing on oceanic journeys. It is the way to develop the trade relations and find sources for the quick enrichment. In 1800, the European leading states stress on urbanization, on development of technologies to improve equipment, and on industrialization within the country. As a result, merchants and producers focus on finding new markets not for buying some products as, for example, Indian spices, but for selling their goods. To conclude, the approaches to dominance in the world during 1500 and 1800 differ significantly because of the changing tendencies and coming from finding outside sources for enrichment and development to increasing the country’s home potential. The Role of Religion between 1500 and 1800 Religion is influential for the historical development during the period between 1500 and 1800. Thus, religion is not only the spiritual practice but it is also the driving force for the progress of a lot of states. During 1500-1800, religion influences the political situation, the development of social groups, the whole social situation within the country, and the culture and morality of the public. The Protestant Reformation affects the political situation within Europe significantly. Christianity becomes to be divided into Protestant and Catholic branches. The division influences all the types of relations between the countries from the opposite religious camps. During the period of Enlightenment, the religious norms are not followed strictly, and religious tolerance is supported. The role of the church within the society is changed. This situation influences the further conflicts between the religious and secular worlds. These conflicts affect the social life of the people who build their everyday life on the definite religious norms. Religion is the important factor for the people’s social life. Thus, any conflict between the church and authorities leads to affecting people in relation to their social life, economic state, and culture. Religion plays the significant role in determining the aspects of the people’s everyday life during 1500-1800. Moreover, religion has the great impact on the countries’ culture. In spite of the fact that the supporters of the Enlightenment movement focus on the role of science instead of the role of religion in the society, reli