To exploit raw materials.
To establish naval bases overseas.
To encourage backward countries to adopt British principles.
To set an example of good governance.
There was little good farmland in Greenland, and he did not want to return to Norway or Iceland due to the blood feud that had forced his father to leave and go to Greenland.Plus he had heard there were unsettled lands to the west of Greenland.
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because they had already colonized Australia so they decided to colonize the country next to it.
The French sought to colonize the New World primarily for economic reasons, including the pursuit of valuable resources like fur, fish, and land for agriculture. They aimed to expand their influence and compete with other European powers, particularly Spain and England. Additionally, the French were motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and establish a foothold for trade routes. The colonization efforts were also driven by the promise of new opportunities for settlers and the potential to enhance national prestige.
The Muslims.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
He was searching for new lands to colonize.
Leif didn't represent a country. But he was looking for new lands to colonize.
There was little good farmland in Greenland, and he did not want to return to Norway or Iceland due to the blood feud that had forced his father to leave and go to Greenland.Plus he had heard there were unsettled lands to the west of Greenland.
Because, The Dutch want to colonize but England took over...
At that time, England did not have the funds to finance a trip to America to colonize. England and Spain were also allies, at that point in time, and the English did not want to damage their alliance.
They wanted Columbus to discover new lands for them to conquer and colonize and beat Portugal in the race to the east. The also wanted riches from these newly found lands such as spices, gold, silver, cotton etc
France didnt want to only Belgian wanted to colonize congo
Walter Raleigh wanted to explore in order to find new lands for England to colonize, establish trade routes, and expand the English empire. He also hoped to find resources such as gold and valuable minerals that would bring wealth and power to England. Additionally, Raleigh was driven by a sense of adventure and the desire to be recognized for his explorations.
It was well able to colonize, it just wasn't ready. And the fact that the king didn't want to didn't help.