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They wanted a route to Asia. The Silk Road was long, expensive, and dangerous.
Asia.
Italian murchants made huge profits by trading Asian goods. Italians used military strength to control the trade on the mediterranean and didn't allow other Europeans to take part in it. Merchants and other Europeans envied the profits made by Italian merchants, and found new routs to Asia. Sources: Creating America book and My Great Brain ;)
In the US, the US president in the executive branch has the authority to recognize foreign nations. If a situation seems very controversial it is proper to seek counsel from the US congress. The most outstanding problem in US history was when the revolutionary French government sent representatives to Washington DC. There were aspects of the new government that were unseemly to say the least. Such as executing people with fixed or no trials.
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The land trade routes thru cnetral Asia were thru lands controlled by the Muslim tribes that European nations fought against in various crusades. Trade through Asia was controlled by tribes and expensive. A route to by-pass the middle east was sought.
Because the Muslims were not letting them trade through their lands.
Carrying cargo by ship was faster, easier, cheaper and less dangerous than carrying it by land.
The Europeans wanted a water route to Asia so they could keep enjoying the spices, silk, and wealth.
The country france was the first country to seek a water route to asia
because everyone was getting attack in eorupe
The desire for increased profit led Europeans to seek a direct trade route to Asia. If they could dispense with the middleman, they could keep the extra for themselves.
European explorers sought wealth and glory that would come at home after successfully bringing back the wealth from Asia.
European explorers sought wealth and glory that would come at home after successfully bringing back the wealth from Asia.
They wanted a route to Asia. The Silk Road was long, expensive, and dangerous.
Their desire to seek trade routes, especially for spices (Asia).
During the Civil War, the south sought help from European nations, especially Great Britain. They asked for support with men, weapons, etc. They though the plan would work because it was quite equivalent to the American Revolution, but European nations ultimately denied any support.