It was their main source of getting money from other countries and for world trade.
Europeans wanted colonies to gather riches through spices, natural resources, gold, and land. They wanted to expand their empire.
The ancient Europeans used spices to preserve food and add flavor to the bland foods.
No, they were principally after goods, spices being a very important part of those goods.
Europeans wanted colonies to gather riches through spices, natural resources, gold, and land. They wanted to expand their empire.
Spices.
For spices
Spices
For spices
Spices and silk
Europeans did not have direct access to them.
Silk, spices,and perfumes
They went west