(1) The opening of the new sea route accelerated the disintegration of feudal system in western Europe, promoted the further evolution of capitalist relations of production, and caused a series of commercial changes called "commercial revolution". The change of maritime commercial routes and the active commercial activities have promoted the emergence of various new commercial institutions and further broadened the development path of capitalist commodity economy. The "price revolution" triggered by the influx of precious metals into Europe weakened the strength of feudal landlords, while the commercial bourgeoisie gained huge profits, strengthened its economic strength and promoted primitive accumulation of capital in Western Europe.
(2) The opening of new air routes has greatly impacted the ideological field in Western Europe. It is of great significance for the development of natural science and the formation of a correct world view to prove the scientific nature of the earth theory with facts. It also directly refuted the various fallacies of the church about the earth and attacked the prestige of the church. The opening of the new air route and its economic benefits have turned many people's attention to the real world, stimulated people's enthusiasm for studying natural science, and promoted the development of modern science in the world.
(3) The opening of new air routes and the discovery of America have further promoted economic and cultural exchanges between countries and regions in the world. Various products from America were brought back to Europe by merchant ships, which enriched the material life of Europeans. The introduction of European species, production systems and modes into the United States has greatly shaped the social outlook of the United States.