They wanted to find a faster, less expansive, route.
To get to Asia so they can earn silk, and then sell it to get rich.
No, it was Portugal.
No, it was Portugal.
Carrying cargo by ship was faster, easier, cheaper and less dangerous than carrying it by land.
One of the two, the other was Spain
The country france was the first country to seek a water route to asia
because he wanted to find a trade route to Asia
Portugal was searching for a route to Asia to increase trade and find gold.
France, England, Spain, and Portugal Hope that helps
COlumbus sailed west because he wanted to find an alternative trade route to Asia, and to get riches and treasures for both Spain and himself.
Portugal ;)
They wanted a route to Asia. The Silk Road was long, expensive, and dangerous.