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Europeans wanted to find gold because is is an valuable item and because it will make their country wealthy. :)
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Was the europeans interested in diamonds and gold?
To have more money in their civilization. In Africa it was also good for trading. They used trade to control Africa. So yes, but, they were at the time more interested in gold. They major thing now is diamonds.
What are some of the famous stories that show how valuable gold is?
Gold Rush,Gold is my Hero,Gold Digger,Will we EVER find gold,GoldGoldGold,All I want for christmas is gold and that's all i know have fun with whatever your doing with gold this is Amanda Louis getting you answers!!!
What did the Spaniards want from the Aztec?
they probably wanted gold and silver to take to Europe...
How did the Europeans get to were the Aztecs were?
Europeans traveled to the western hemisphere by ship, across the Atlantic Ocean.
How did king midas get his gold touch?
Dionysus granted him one wish, so that's what he wished for. Dionysus gave it to him with no strings attatched, but it really turned out to be a curse. He ended up turning his food and everything he didn't want turned into gold, turned to gold.
What goods from Asia and Europeans want to buy?
Europeans wanted to buy spices, gold and other goods.
What did Europeans want from Americas?
They wanted Gold, Land, and to spread Chistianity
What goods did the europeans want to buy or take from ghana?
slaves, gold and ivory.
What specific recourse did the Europeans want from the new world?
The Europeans wanted gold from the new world. Other desired resources were silver, copper and food.
Did europeans want gold from asia?
No, they were principally after goods, spices being a very important part of those goods.
What do names like Gold Coast suggest about Europeans' views toward their African colonies?
The europeans were so greedy that they wanted what the africans had. The gold,ivory, and slaves. The Africans were the most richest in gold, and europeans wanted that. The europeans wanted the gold so badly that they were envios and greedy.
Why did Europeans in the 1400s and 1500s want to explorethe world?
They wanted to explore the world to get more knowledge about it, to get spices from Asia, and gold and silver.
What did Europeans trade in Africa?
Europeans traded gold for salt because they lacked in salt
What Europeans were looking in west Africa?
gold
What did europeans want from their colonies?
To prosper and enrich the royalty of Europe. The colonists were sent to America in search of gold and to establish and obtain new land/territory
Why did Europeans want to leave Europe and start colonies in America?
They thought they would find gold, and to be free of the kings rule.
The new world increased Europeans desire for?
gold
