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Europeans wanted to trade with the Indies for valuable goods like spices, silks, and precious metals that were in high demand in Europe. They also sought to establish new trade routes to bypass the monopolies of Arab and Venetian merchants. Additionally, the potential for profit from selling these exotic goods drove European exploration and colonization efforts.

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Is it true that After learning about their missionary work in the Philippines the Japanese welcomed the opportunity to trade and interact with the Europeans?

Yes, the Japanese were initially intrigued by the Europeans and their missionary work in the Philippines. This interest eventually led to the establishment of trade relations between Japan and European countries.


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Many Europeans came to the new land to practice religious freedom from the Church of England. Some of the European peoples came to the new land to avoid massive debt that had accumulated in Britain.


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