During the Colonial Period, European nations were interested in discovering new lands and new trade-markets mostly for the sake of economic enrichment. That new goods might improve European lifestyles, that new lands could bring glory, that new lands and peoples could be converted to European religious views -- all of these and more were also involved in the European frenzy for discovery at this time.
Europeans were interested in discovering new lands and markets to expand their trade networks, access new resources, and increase their wealth and power. They were also motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and gain glory for their monarchs.
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Several factors hindered Europeans from discovering unknown lands before the Age of Exploration. Limited maritime technology and navigational skills restricted long-distance sea travel. Additionally, prevailing geopolitical concerns, such as feudal conflicts and the focus on land-based trade routes, diverted attention from exploration. Lastly, a lack of knowledge about the vastness of the oceans and the existence of other continents contributed to their hesitance to venture into uncharted territories.
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It made Europeans eager to explore new lands. More investments were aimed at exploration of new lands and discovery of new wealth.
Europeans were interested in Latin America for several reasons, including the potential for valuable resources like gold and silver, opportunities for trade and colonization, and the desire to spread Christianity and convert indigenous populations. Additionally, the discovery of new lands and the potential for economic profit were strong motivators for European exploration and expansion into the region.
The period in the 1500s when Europeans started searching for lands they did not know is called the?
Europeans approached the lands and peoples they discovered as new possessions they had gained. In this view the riches of the land, along with its people belonged to them by right of conquest.