Because they (Europe) could get certain goods from there (the Americas), and with wealth came power. An example of that was New France in the 1600-1700s when France started a colony in Canada (which later expanded into what used to be called Louisiana Territory). Its main purpose was for the fur trade. And as a random fact, the French actually learned and allied with one of the Native Americans in the area.
Another purpose for European colonies in the Americas was for religious freedom. An extremely popular example is Plymouth, settled in present day Massachusetts in 1620 by the Pilgrims.
B) competing for raw materials and markets
not all First Nations were allies of the Europeans. ex. the beothuk were hunted down by the Europeans for bounty because they didn't want to have the Europeans on their land.
so that they could get animals to eat off and to get money when they trade
That's simply, other then the Vikings and First Nations it was the Europeans.
sources of raw materials and markets :)
Many nations granted freedom to their colonies.
B) competing for raw materials and markets
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Historically, many European nations had colonies in Africa. However, Europe never "owned" the continent.
Europeans wanted colonies to gather riches through spices, natural resources, gold, and land. They wanted to expand their empire.
Europeans established new colonies in the lands of the New World.
Europeans established new colonies in the lands of the New World *someone needs to study* -Marizah
Many nations granted freedom to their colonies.
The Europeans were more powerful and superior in the usage of weapons and resources, which allowed them to conquer these lands, ultimately establishing colonies.
South colonies
The Europeans were able to receive any resources from that distant land because of these colonies. With resources, comes wealth. With wealth, comes power. ect. ect.
not all First Nations were allies of the Europeans. ex. the beothuk were hunted down by the Europeans for bounty because they didn't want to have the Europeans on their land.