Greed.
It was always greed.
For money, jewels, gold. Mostly gold.
Spices. Women.
Oh , and then there was the recognition by their kings and queens.
The plague might have helped a bit. Hunger and war, too. But those were mostly the simple sailors.
The captains and ships officers? Ah ... just read again from top ....
the other nations of Europe watched as new trade routes brought increased wealth and power to Portugal.They soon launched voyages of exploration to find their own water routes to Asia.
the other nations of Europe watched as new trade routes brought increased wealth and power to Portugal.They soon launched voyages of exploration to find their own water routes to Asia.
The discovery that fresh fruit (particularly limes) prevented scurvy was important in improving the health of sailors on long distance voyages.
because they have no money like macy
In the late 1400's and early 1500's, the primary motivation for the European voyages of exploration was
it oaved the way
Portugal
it oaved the way
It allowed sailors to know their north-south location.
the grinders ova dere (Wiz voice) <--------------------------------------------------,--------------------------------->
Three factors that influenced European exploration were the search for new trade routes to Asia, the desire for wealth and resources, and the spread of Christianity. These factors motivated explorers from countries like Portugal, Spain, England, and France to embark on daring voyages to new lands across the globe.
Spain. They had the ships and the ability to do it.