It is an Explorer.
He searched for new lands to colonize.
because they wanted to
Explorer or pioneer.
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He searched for new lands to colonize.
Brave men who sailed small ships across large oceans in search of new lands were called sailors or explorers.
The European countries searched for new land to find resources, to spread Christianity, and to gain dominion over new lands. Each of these aspects gave them power and wealth.
Sailing to new lands might advance Christianity because those sailing can easily carry the good news to the people in the new lands. People who take the gospel message to new lands are normally referred to as missionaries.
he was looking for new lands to colonize and make his father proud
To search for gold and to establish its claim to the lands.
As explorers they search for new lands and/or new routes. finding new lands will benefit the country there exploring for. One benefit would be money from selling the land as if it where a house. That is if they sell it.