English explorers traveled to newly found lands in search of new trade routes, resources like gold and silver, and to expand their empire by establishing colonies. They were also influenced by a desire to spread Christianity and increase their wealth and power on the world stage.
Explorers claimed the new land for their home country, established settlements or trading posts, mapped the terrain, interacted with indigenous peoples, and exploited the resources they found.
New land explorers typically knew there was new land through various means such as reports from other explorers, indigenous peoples they encountered, noticeable differences in climate or flora and fauna, or by simply sighting land on the horizon. Navigation tools like maps, compasses, and knowledge of prevailing winds also aided in identifying and verifying the presence of new land.
European explorers used land for various purposes, such as establishing colonies, building settlements, and trading with indigenous peoples. They also used land for agriculture, mining, and resource extraction to support their economic interests and expand their power and influence. Additionally, explorers used land for strategic military purposes to control key territories and trade routes.
King Ferdinand sent explorers to the "new land" in order to find new trade routes, resources, and potential territories to expand Spanish influence and power. Additionally, he hoped to spread Christianity and convert the indigenous populations to Catholicism.
Spanish explorers claimed land in the Americas through a combination of conquest, colonization, and treaties. They used military force to subjugate indigenous populations, establish settlements, and assert control over territories. The signing of treaties with indigenous groups or other European powers also played a role in legitimizing their claims to land.
Explorers claimed the new land for their home country, established settlements or trading posts, mapped the terrain, interacted with indigenous peoples, and exploited the resources they found.
Sea travel is faster than over land travel.
New land explorers typically knew there was new land through various means such as reports from other explorers, indigenous peoples they encountered, noticeable differences in climate or flora and fauna, or by simply sighting land on the horizon. Navigation tools like maps, compasses, and knowledge of prevailing winds also aided in identifying and verifying the presence of new land.
Prince Henry was often referred to as the Navigator as he was a patron of explorers. He lived before the development of the American Colonies.
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
A lot of the unmapped places were easiest to get to across water, and sometimes explorers didn't want to interact with locals by traveling by land.
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3 main things- GOLD, GLORY, and GOD. GOLD- the explorers wanted to get natural resources like gold and silvers for both themselves and their countries. GLORY- the explorers wanted to be famous, so they claimed all land they found. this resulted in the glorification of the explorer and their country. GOD- the explorers believed that it was their right and duty to conquer other land and spread Christianity. They thought God had meant for them to do this. Hope this helped! =D
to look for a faster way to the west indies and if the explorers found land it could bring glory and pride to your country
The English & dutch people went to new york because they wanted to separate themselves from their country for various reasons. the Spanish people went to find more land to try to conquer the world
By outting a cross on the land that thry came ashore. They usually claimed land they knew nothing about. After that yhey leave and move on.
Meow Meow land is a island found by John Catbot(Pun intended). This a land where cats can prance around freely without any distrubances; however, the English Explorers disturbed the Happy Cat's infamous purrs. Then Furdinand(pun intended) Magellan restored the beauty of Meow Meow Land.