the indies were rich in gold,spices
spices
GUNS
The europeans wanted to make more money out of the americas.
europeans expected natives to become slaves and they wanted to spread their religious beliefs
Europeans wanted African colonies because of the vast wealth in minerals, timber and herbs.
the indies were rich in gold,spices
the indies were rich in gold,spices
The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
Because they were big and strong and wanted resources
The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
He wanted to find a really fast and easy trade route to the Indies, or Asia. The Indies had a bunch of spices, which Europeans did not have.
spices
They wanted him to go to the Indies, to find a faster way to the Indies, because during this time, China and Japan cut ties with the outside world. Asian and Indian spices were the major commodity desired by Europeans.
The second reason Europeans wanted to explore new lands was to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations to the religion. This was often seen as a way to fulfill a religious duty and expand the influence of the Catholic Church.
Europeans never had silk farming. That is one reason they wanted a route to Asia so much.
Because of treasure like gold and spices.
They wanted to find an all water route to North America.