The desire for increased profit led Europeans to seek a direct trade route to Asia. If they could dispense with the middleman, they could keep the extra for themselves.
The desire for increased profit led Europeans to seek a direct trade route to Asia. If they could dispense with the middleman, they could keep the extra for themselves.
The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity, increase their wealth through mercantilism, and enrich their treasures. They also wanted more land.
they wanted to get the silks and spices there
They wanted amendments to be made thoughtfully and with consensus.
They wanted amendments to be made thoughtfully and with consensus. (APEX)
Well Gisèle Anne Gréaux wanted to explore North Americansand and she found Joseph.
Europeans wanted to discover a direct trade route to Asia to bypass the expensive and dangerous overland routes controlled by intermediaries. They sought direct access to the valuable goods of Asia, such as spices, silk, and precious metals, to increase their profits and secure a competitive advantage in the growing global economy.
Asia at that time was the source of silk, spices and other luxuries desired by Europeans. To get from Europe to India and other parts of Asia for silk, spices and other luxuries, merchants had to cross deserts and mountains and be fearful of bandits along the way, while travel by water was easier, safer and faster than travel by land. ---- Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. <--Nova Net.
Asia at that time was the source of silk, spices and other luxuries desired by Europeans. To get from Europe to India and other parts of Asia for silk, spices and other luxuries, merchants had to cross deserts and mountains and be fearful of bandits along the way, while travel by water was easier, safer and faster than travel by land. ---- Venetian and Arab traders controlled the overland routes and the prices of goods. <--Nova Net.
The Europeans outside Italy wanted their own direct access to Asia's trade goods. Like food and spices
The Europeans searched for a direct route to the far east because they wanted spices and ingredients which were very abundant in the east. This spices and ingredients were very essential to them for the added flavor in their food, for preservatives and even for the use of medicine. :D
The europeans wanted freedom and supply from the congolese.
Because they wanted to make money and they wanted to trade.
Many Europeans wanted Safavid Carpets.
Spain wanted to protect its colony in Mexico from other Europeans
Europeans wanted access to the riches of the East. They wanted to spread Catholicism to other lands and they wanted to gain power at home.
They sailed west hoping to discover an alternate route to Asia, but instead, Columbus discovered and later colonized central and North America.
The Europeans wanted to cross the pacific ocean.