They didn't encourage it, but they did it to expand their empire, wealth, and power, through exploring the New World. It was helped along via the competitiveness between Spain and England, the two global superpowers that were competing for the most power, new land, and wealth.
To immagrareoe to America.
Europeans first embark on exploration to the East as they looked for trade routes
japan
they thought it is fun
they thought it is fun
Primarily, ships.
they were adventurous.
Henry the Navigator
Some of the reasons Europeans actively engaged in exploration included the need to find new land and new raw materials. Exploration greatly paved the way for many trade opportunities.
Europeans who read about his travels were inspired to explore.
europeans who read about his travels were inspired to explore
What factors led the Europeans to begin to begin their voyages of exploration?