north america which was called Asia by christopher columbus :) by hammydany mous
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Polo's book was a best seller. He described places, people, and things that no one had ever seen. For men like Columbus it was a call to explore and to find ways to bring back the things people wanted. The man/country that found a water route to Asia would be very rich and dominate the waterways to Asia. This was motivated by riches, fame, and power.
The Europeans introduced modern technology and expanded commerce and industry in Southeast Asia.
He hoped to reach Asia but he did not realize that North America would be in his way.
For spices
they felt like it
To find a new route to Asia
French explorer Jacques Cartier is credited for being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in 1534. He sailed up the river in search of a passage to Asia, claiming the land for France.
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Bartolomeu Dias sailed around Africa hoping to reach Asia. However, before he could get to Asia, his crew forced him to turn back. Vasco da Gama later became the first European to reach Asia by water.
French explorer Jacques Cartier is credited with being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in 1534. Cartier was seeking a passage to Asia but instead ended up exploring the eastern coast of North America, including the St. Lawrence River.
European nations began to control the nations of southeast Asia. -apex
north america which was called Asia by christopher columbus :) by hammydany mous
The dividing of southwest asia by the european power after the fall of the ottoman impire, after world war 1
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