They didn't sail for other continents, but found them. The maps they had didn't show North America and they were looking for a water route to Asia for trade. There is also a strong ocean currents that is between Europe and North America and once a ship got into that current it would carry the ship to North America. As the explorers found North America they began to look for ways across it, gold and other riches and to claim lands for the crown. They brought a great deal back to Europe from their experience. New foods were introduced and other things. All the way up to the 1800's people were still looking for a water route across the continent.
Europeans have claimed land on all seven continents. European colonies or territories can still be found on all seven continents as well.
The continents of the New World are North America, South America, and Australia. These continents were explored and settled by Europeans during the Age of Exploration.
Europeans considered North and South America to be the "New World" when they began to explore and colonize these continents in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
Charles Darwin sailed around the continent of South America and visited the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean during his voyage on the HMS Beagle.
Europe has a population of around 750 million people, making it the third most populous continent after Asia and Africa. Europe has a relatively high population density compared to other continents, with many countries having large urban areas and developed infrastructure.
Europeans were motivated to explore other continents by their competition with Spain(Spain had recently found much wealth in gold and silver), the chance to spread the Christian faith, and to expand their nation as a whole.
They climbed aboard ships and sailed here.
Europeans have claimed land on all seven continents. European colonies or territories can still be found on all seven continents as well.
Columbus
Europe, Africa, and Asia.
In 1492 when Columbus sailed to the Americas on the Hispaniola.
The continents of the New World are North America, South America, and Australia. These continents were explored and settled by Europeans during the Age of Exploration.
Asia.
North America Africa and europe
Europeans considered North and South America to be the "New World" when they began to explore and colonize these continents in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
They wanted to find wealth and in order to do that they had to look overseas for it and into other countries and even continents
Europe, Africa, and Asia