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European explorers traveled to North America for several key reasons, including the pursuit of new trade routes, the quest for precious resources like gold and silver, and the desire to expand territorial claims for their nations. The promise of wealth, land, and the opportunity to spread Christianity also motivated many explorers. Additionally, advancements in navigation and shipbuilding made long voyages more feasible, further encouraging exploration. Ultimately, these factors combined to drive sustained European interest in the continent for centuries.
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What ocean did European explorers travel to get the Americas?
Atlantic
How did the discovery of gun powder help European explorers?
it gave them confidence to travel because they could protect themselves
Across which ocean did viking explorers travel to reach north America from their homeland?
The north Atlantic
How did japanese immigrants travel to america in the late 19 hundreds?
the japanese used steam boat to travel to the u.s
Whose travel book inspired Columbus and other European explorers?
There was no "explorer" who inspired Columbus to go on his ship to sail westward, however, the reason he went on his quest to prove the earth was round was that there was a competition held by the Queen to see who could find the shortest route to India, in a search for gold. As for "other European explorer", there have been hundreds of Europian explorers. Please be more specific.
What problem did the compass solve for European explorers?
the compass helped early explorers travel by telling them which way they were going: North, East, South, West.
When did explorers travel to Ohio?
when did exploreres travel in ohio
Who was leif erikson and where did he travel?
He was a Viking sailor and explorer, who became the first European to land in North America.
Why did Hernan Cortes travel?
That is what explorers do.
When did explorers travel to Texas?
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What did the Spanish explorers travel to the Americas?
Gold
Where did The name Indians come from in referance To native Americans?
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
