The crusades
For the most part, Europeans began exploring because of the necessity of trade. A rise of the middle class on that continent made certain hard to get items rise in demand.
they wanted to explore land?
slavery and black codes
It made something for the Europeans to trade with.
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The slave trade was the reason most Europeans started to look for African colonies. Europeans made a lot of money from selling slaves.
made it easier to know where they were using compasses
The Europeans took over all of the slaves and made the romans slaves and they were all stooped
Marco polo
Marco polo
It made Europeans eager to explore new lands. More investments were aimed at exploration of new lands and discovery of new wealth.
Europeans were motivated to explore faraway places primarily due to the desire for new trade routes, especially for spices and luxury goods from Asia. The quest for wealth and resources, coupled with the spirit of adventure and competition among nations, drove exploration efforts. Additionally, the spread of Christianity and the pursuit of knowledge about the world further fueled their expeditions. These motivations were intertwined with the technological advancements in navigation and shipbuilding that made long sea voyages possible.