Overseas expansion was crucial for Europeans in the 15th century as it offered opportunities for trade, particularly in spices, silks, and other valuable commodities that were in high demand. Additionally, it allowed for the spread of Christianity and the establishment of colonial empires, which were seen as a way to enhance national prestige. Furthermore, exploration provided access to new territories, resources, and labor, fueling economic growth and competition among European powers.
for the natural resources founded in Africa
For the most part, European powers were ruled by monarchies. Perhaps only in France, after the French Revolution, were governments not led by monarchs.The Renaissance helped Europe on an intellectual basis, as did the Enlightenment. If anything, the increased powers of central governments led to an awareness that growth and power could more easily be improved by developing colonial empires. In a certain way, this expanded the so-called business class or middle classes that saw the profit in overseas expansion.
Europeans main motives for voyages of exploration occurred during the Renaissance Era and included building of empires, diffusion of Christianity, ever-increasing opportunities fort trade and new markets, greater power than before, and material good and riches that included gold, spices, silver and slaves.
Empires are when one nation rules another.
Sell goods to new market
encouragement
the europeans just wanted for some booty literally
Overseas expansion was crucial for Europeans in the 15th century as it offered opportunities for trade, particularly in spices, silks, and other valuable commodities that were in high demand. Additionally, it allowed for the spread of Christianity and the establishment of colonial empires, which were seen as a way to enhance national prestige. Furthermore, exploration provided access to new territories, resources, and labor, fueling economic growth and competition among European powers.
because europeans were very powerful and we knew the technique of building empires
suck my di**
Supply and demand
they attacked Muslims and destroyed Hindu temples.
Spanish Conquistadors destroyed both civilizations.
which county had the biggest army
for the natural resources founded in Africa
What was the motive for europeans colonizing in New England?