The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
the indies were rich in gold,spices
the indies were rich in gold,spices
Because they were big and strong and wanted resources
Europeans never had silk farming. That is one reason they wanted a route to Asia so much.
They wanted to escape poverty
spices
They wanted to escape poverty
1. Columbus wanted to find a westward route to Asia.
Trade routes to India avoiding the Middle East.Europeans wanted a cheaper way to import goods from Asia.
Had no natural protection from diseases brought by Europeans
Had no natural protection from diseases brought by Europeans.
Had no natural protection from diseases brought by Europeans.