Various motives will really shine through for this. The Ottomon empire has had a monopoly on trade with the east which meant that they could charge whatever they wanted for the products such as spices which were worth more (alot more) than their weight in gold. Explorers were funded by governments to find an alternative route to the East in order to bypass the Ottomons (keep in mind it wasn't only prices but the fact that this empire was Muslim and Europe was Catholic, funding Muslim communities was very much viewed as a bad thing during these times). Also we are looking at an age of enlightenment. People wanted to explore in order to learn. Religious missions are a huge factor for the exploration. Hugely supported by the Catholic church (mouths watering thinking of all the "heathens" to convert)... For smaller countries who had the money, they were very much thinking of boosting their resource pools and after the ball really got moving it was one huge race of keeping up with your neighbors. Balancing power and wealth throughout Europe has been a factor in nearly every government choice up into the 20th century wars easily...
European voyages of exploration and discovery in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, driven by a desire for new trade routes, wealth, and territorial expansion, led to the establishment of overseas empires. Notable figures like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama explored the Americas and Asia, respectively, resulting in significant cultural exchanges and the spread of European influence. These voyages also initiated the transatlantic slave trade and the exploitation of indigenous populations, fundamentally altering global demographics and economies. Ultimately, this period laid the groundwork for modern globalization and the interconnected world.
The voyages of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century sparked significant curiosity for exploration and expansion among Western Europeans. His 1492 discovery of the Americas opened up new possibilities for trade, wealth, and territorial claims, leading to a surge in exploration by other nations. Additionally, the earlier travels of Marco Polo to Asia further fueled interest in discovering new trade routes and resources, setting the stage for the Age of Exploration.
Sixteenth century.
Skepticism was the sixteenth century idea that nothing is completely knowable.
1540 AD is the sixteenth century.
C. to increase economic oppurtunity was the main motivating factor for European maritime expansion in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries
C. to increase economic oppurtunity was the main motivating factor for European maritime expansion in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries
mr. masteller much?
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If you were a European mariner sailing the Indian ocean during the sixteenth century chances are you were Portuguese sailor
What was the effect of European exploration on global interactions in the fifteenth century
The mid-sixteenth century.
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The first phase of European overseas expansion began in the early fifteenth century with Portugal's exploration of the West African coast. They were seeking legendary gold mines and a way to circumvent the trade routes controlled by Muslims.
An important goal of English exploration during the sixteenth century was the discovery of a northwest passage to Asia through the Americas. This water route was thought to provide a direct route for trade and was a significant focus of exploration efforts during this time period.
Spanish was the leading colonial power in the Americas in the sixteenth century. England did not have any presence in what is now the United States until the early seventeenth century.