spices
An increased demand for goods from the east.
Trade between East and West increased
opening of trade between east and west
European rulers encouraged merchants to form companies to trade in the East to enhance economic growth and expand their influence in lucrative markets. By pooling resources and sharing risks, these companies could undertake large ventures, such as long-distance trading expeditions, more effectively. Additionally, establishing monopolies on trade routes and goods like spices and textiles helped strengthen national economies and fostered competition among European powers. This approach ultimately facilitated the rise of global trade networks and colonial expansion.
Western Europeans explored for several key reasons: to find new trade routes to access valuable spices and goods from Asia, to spread Christianity, and to expand their empires for political and economic gain. The desire for wealth and resources, particularly following the Crusades and the rise of powerful nation-states, propelled exploration. Additionally, advancements in navigation and shipbuilding made long voyages more feasible, encouraging explorers to venture into unknown territories.
China was an isolationist country that did not want to trade with other nations, especially not Europeans. However, Europeans basically took over China and cut it into little pieces among the French, British, Germans, Italians, and Portuguese. They then forced China to trade with them. The trading was very helpful to Europeans, and in the long haul, the Chinese as well.
European countries wanted to find a shorter route to the Far East to reduce the time and cost of trade with Asian markets for valuable goods such as spices, silk, and porcelain. The existing routes through land and sea were long and dangerous, prompting explorers to seek more efficient alternatives to gain a competitive advantage in the lucrative trade.
Europeans believed trade with the Orient would be profitable due to the high demand for luxurious goods such as silk, spices, and precious metals. These items were rare and highly valued in Europe, often fetching substantial prices. Additionally, the lucrative nature of the Silk Road and maritime routes suggested significant profit potential for merchants willing to engage in long-distance trade. The desire for wealth and the quest for new markets also fueled interest in establishing trading relationships with the East.
Simply for the trade and the money it would bring.
The Akamba people of East Africa historically served as middlemen in long distance trade, connecting various regions by transporting goods such as ivory, guns, and beads across the continent. They were known for their expertise in navigating trade routes and facilitating exchanges between different communities, contributing to the flow of goods and ideas within the region.
The trade between Europe and the Far East was difficult and expensive,Goods had to travel long routes over both land and sea.The land on the trade routes was controlled by Muslims who charged high tolls for sale crossing.
Europeans increased trade with china
An increased demand for goods from the east.
they gave up all show of christianity
100 years
Slavery existed in African trade long before europeans arrived
The Slave Trade Triangle. During the slave trade there were three stages (hence the name "the slave trade triangle"). In the first stage, Europeans bought enslaved Africans in exchange for goods shipped from Europe. In the second stage, Africans were forced onto ships to go across the Atlantic Ocean to America (also known as the "middle passage"). When finally reaching America, the Africans that had survived the intensely long journey were sold as slaves to work on plantations Finally, in the third stage, the Europeans would travel back to Europe loaded with goods produced on plantations using slave labour. It would take up to one whole year for the slave trade triangle to be completed.