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because they wanted to find the northwest passage and they found gold and silver

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Did other Europeans explore North America and what did they find?

because they wanted to find the northwest passage and they found gold and silver


What did the Spanish create in North America to protect their colonies from other Europeans?

they establishe precidious


Why were the colonies founded what caused Europeans to explore America?

The colonies were founded to search for gold and other riches, and expansion of power.


Why did the other Europeans decide to explore North America.?

Other Europeans were motivated to explore North America primarily for economic gain, seeking new trade routes and resources such as gold, silver, and furs. The desire to expand empires and spread Christianity also drove exploration efforts, as nations like Spain, France, and England aimed to establish colonies. Additionally, advancements in navigation and shipbuilding made long sea voyages more feasible, further encouraging exploration. This combination of economic, religious, and technological factors spurred European interest in the continent.


What was europeans (Columbus) impact on north America and Europe?

Columbus' personal impact on North America was zero: his discoveries were limited to Central and South America. The European's later impact on North America was of course massive through immigration, colonization, industrialization and many other things.


Why did Europeans set out to explore unknown oceans and sea?

for the other people will not see them


Why did Europeans build forts in North America?

the forts were built to protect the kingdom by attacks from other kings


Why didn't europeans explore before 1492?

they did not know of any other land except for europe and had no reason to explore any land other than europe.


Did Cabot of England create the Nuremberg map that inspired other Europeans to come to North America?

No he didn't. The Nuremberg map was created by an unknown author (possibly an Aztec) and depicts the capital of the Aztec Empire in what is today Mexico, not the coast of North America.


What is the meaning of amerindians?

Amerindians can be defined as any member of the people living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived. In other words it means Native Americans.


On what continent are Mexico and Guatemala?

To non English speakers, both are in America. To Americans, Canadians and other English-speaking people, both are in the North American and Central American subcontinents, respectively. To Europeans, both are part of Central America.


Why did the French want to explore the Mississsppi?

The French wanted to explore the Mississippi River to expand their fur trade and establish trade networks with Native American tribes. They also sought to claim territorial control over the region and prevent other European powers from gaining a foothold in North America.