When European countries were imperialistic, they made money by trading industry and capital with their colonies for raw goods. In Asia, there was a huge amount of people, and a huge amount of resources, especially with climates eprfect for agriculture and money plants. People wanted China because it had millions of people who it could sell to make money from unsold exports. That was basically the entire reason why Asia was so important, to make money and get resources.
Everything.
they wanted to get the silks and spices there
A shorter sea route to Asia...
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.
One important reason Europeans sought a water route to the Far East was simply a safety concern. Overland travel at that time was very dangerous due to the presence of bandits and difficulties with much of the terrain.
Europeans wanted to buy spices, gold and other goods.
No, they were principally after goods, spices being a very important part of those goods.
Asia had lots of spices and other exotic goods like silk that they didn't have in Europe.
Europeans were most intrested in spices from Asia.
reduce the time it took to transport goods
For easier, faster, and less risky shipping of desirable goods and items.
For easier, faster, and less risky shipping of desirable goods and items.
For easier, faster, and less risky shipping of desirable goods and items.
for spices and exotic goods that were really useful.
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they want goods
Asia had a lot goods that were wanted by Europeans. Silks, perfumes, spices, gunpowder, and other things goods were in demand.The new technology in sailing and navigation added to the ability to seek new ways to Asia.