spices
spices.
Europe mainly wanted spices, silk, and porcelain.
Germany wanted to to expand in Europe. Italy wanted to expand in Africa. Japan wanted to expand in Asia & the Pacific.
they want the people from Asia and east Europe
Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe because he wanted to find a faster route to Asia.
prducts of europe's factories.
Europe was not wanting to sell, but import items into Europe. They wanted the spices, gunpowder, silks, perfumes that Asia had to offer.
Christopher Columbus
He wanted jewels spices cotton
Europe wanted Chinese silk, tea, and spices such as: cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
The primary good that Europe sought to acquire from Asia was spices, which were highly valued for their use in food preservation, flavoring, and medicinal purposes. Spices like pepper, cinnamon, and cloves were not only essential for culinary practices but also served as status symbols among the wealthy. The lucrative spice trade motivated European exploration and the establishment of trade routes, leading to significant economic and cultural exchanges between the continents.
Northwest Passage