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Q: Why did European governments support privateers in the West Indies?
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Why did the privateers aid in the Revolutionary War effort?

privateers seized cargoes of rum from the west indies , wool from england and furs from canada idk !


What was the reason the European wanted to go to the indies?

The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."


Into what 3 groups is the west indies divided into?

european, fenilla, and dedeutra


Which European country controlled trade in the East Indies?

the Netherlands


Where did many European explorers believe they would reach if they sailed west?

the indies


Who was the first European to discover the islands of the west indies in 1492?

Christopher Colombus.


Which European countires have dependencies in the west indies?

the European countries which have dependents in the Caribbean are England, France and the Netherlands.


Which European nations establish colonies in central America and the West Indies?

AnswerBritainNetherlandsSpainFranceDenmarkPortugalSweden


Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar financially support relatives in the West Indies?

Yes


What happened in the process of European countries looking for a sea route to Asia?

Discovered the west indies.


What was a goal of the British during the European wars of the 1700s?

To gain control of the French West Indies


What was one of the possible reason the European wanted to go to the Indies?

Because they were big and strong and wanted resources