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Spain and Portugal were two main countries that encouraged the Age of Exploration. They sponsored numerous voyages and expeditions to seek out new trade routes and territories around the world.
Europeans wanted to be able to conquer new land and extend their empire just like other empires were expanding.
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Christopher Columbus discovered several islands, opened up trade between the New and Old worlds, and encouraged exploration of the New World. The Columbian Exchange
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Henry the Navigator
The two main factors that enabled the Portuguese to begin overseas exploration were advances in maritime technology, such as improved ship design and navigation tools, and the support of wealthy sponsors like Prince Henry the Navigator who funded expeditions and encouraged exploration.
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The Spanish monarchs encouraged exploration primarily to expand their territory, spread Christianity, and gain wealth through the discovery of new trade routes and resources. This was particularly evident during the Age of Exploration when Spain sponsored voyages to the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
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