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They wanted to find an all water route to North America.
The overland Silk Road was long, dangerous, and expensive. If an all water route could be found ships could be loaded with the goods that Europe wanted and it would take less time. The man or country who found a water route would be wealthy.
The Italians had a monopoly on Mediterranean trade. Traders refused to carry silk or cinnamon. They had ships that desperately needed employment. Ottoman Turks had captured Constantinople. Extremely high prices were caused by the difficulty of moving Eastern goods to Europe. Ships traveling water routes could carry more goods.
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The Europeans wanted a water route to Asia so they could keep enjoying the spices, silk, and wealth.
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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.
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