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The Europeans were looking for a water route to Asia. Shipping technology and ships had improved and the fact that people wanted the goods from Asia. If a shipping route could be found it would have meant big money for the traders, ships, and crowns involved.
The most basic answer is the desire for more money. That can be in the form of gold and silver or goods. But there is more, as many countries in Europe had gone through several famines. Taking land would expand the ability to feed people. Power between leaders in different countries is also a factor since more land leads to more money.
Trade my friend, it was all about money they sought to set out find new goods to sell to a expanding economy. This is where we find prince Henry who had a fascination in these maritime adventures he sent out expert to Portugal West Africa and some Atlantic islands for rare metals and rare spices. This is where you find many advances in maps and navigation. The advance in ships was what led to this being possible.
People have been using "money" since the first civilazation. (Mesopotamia.) What currency of money are you looking for?
money and gold
it cost to much money
Of money itself not so much, but in the production of money it is.
by flighting overseas to get the money from the bank
Singapore earns money from overseas by exporting products like computer parts, electronics and chemicals.
They asked for grants
European rulers encouraged exploration in the Americas because it would increase the country's wealth if they'd money. Many explorers searched for gold, silver, etc. Colonization created a lot of wealth, so many rulers wanted to scout the area before settling it.
transfered money
How do i change England money to American money?
Ocean Eploration
To travel overseas you will need a passport, and the money for travel expenses. As long as you have these items you can travel overseas as bankruptcy does not bar you from traveling.
By working
They export coconut products, nonu fruit, and fish to overseas countries.