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How did colonies help European countries enrich their treasuries?
colonies helped nations do this by providing gold and silver mines, producing goods that could be traded for gold and silver
What is the most important discovery of the age of exploration?
Gold and gold mines were extremely important discoveries in the New World's age of exploration. Add to that silver and silver mines. Rare gems such as rubies and emeralds were also found in the New World. Also, uninhabited lands that could be used for crop growing cannot be ignored as important as well.
How did the age of discovery affect Africa?
The Age of Discovery, also known as the Age of Exploration, was a period in history starting in the 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century during which Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world, establishing direct contacts with Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania and mapping the planet. Historians often refer to the 'Age of Discovery'[1] as the pioneer Portuguese and Spanish long-distance maritime travels in search of alternative trade routes to "the Indies", moved by the trade of gold, silver and spices.
Why were the spanish interested in the new world?
Fortune; gold and land. Some were farmers and others were miners. Hope that helped. : )
Which product did colonists export to Africa?
iron products silver
