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How did English kings increase their power and reduce power of nobles?
In France, under Francis I (1515-1547), the power of the monarch was reinforced. Nobles lost some of their privileges of local jurisdiction to the royal courts. Appointment of royal officials in the Church (which was permitted after the Concordat of Bologna of 1516), also undermined the power of the nobility, as many more royal officials took the best positions and enforced the royal will in provinces more than before.
List three reasons people search for new lands?
The European countries searched for new land to find resources, to spread Christianity, and to gain dominion over new lands. Each of these aspects gave them power and wealth.
During the Age of Discovery what was a common reason explorers set out for unknown lands?
sailors wanted to quench their thirst for adventure and explore the unknown
What is the patron system in the colonies?
A Patroon was a large landowner in the Dutch New Netherland colony of North America or modern day New York state. These landowners headed manors and were very similar to feudal land systems. A patroon held the power to create courts, appoint officials and hold or grant lands. In agreement with the Dutch West India Company, he was required to have 50 families on his land within two years.
Why did Europeans encourage overseas exploration?
For the same reason we check out mineral resources, sometimes at huge expense: in the hope of striking gold. Or oil, or other things which will give us money. In order to make money and increase military power. Stealing from distant lands was a lucrative business.
