God, Glory, Gold. This means religion, fame and wealth.
what factors motivated the europeans to explore and settle in the caribbean up until the 17 century
they wanted to explore land?
His curiousity and determination
The Europeans explored the New World with ships.
For wealth.
what factors motivated the europeans to explore and settle in the caribbean up until the 17 century
The return of lt mardward
Most were searching for a western water route to Asia or what they called the Indies.
They were not looking for america they were looking for quicker trade route to Asia.
Europeans were motivated to explore other continents by their competition with Spain(Spain had recently found much wealth in gold and silver), the chance to spread the Christian faith, and to expand their nation as a whole.
True
Christopher Columbus motivated Leon to explore
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore the Southwest.
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to explore North America.
What motivated john Cabot to explore was to find a direct route to Asia.
Not primarily. The main reason for discovery of new lands is for profit and or power - the lust of pride.