During the 15th and 16th centuries and beyond, Europeans were interested in the New World for several distinct reasons. For many, it served as an opportunity for new resource-gathering and trading possibilities, with new wealth to be gained on both counts. For others, it promised to offer safe haven for free and uninhibited practice of religion that was not possible in the Old World.
the indies were rich in gold,spices
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The Europeans were interest in China for their resources. China is one of the largest countries in the world with vast and diverse resources.
Arabs in the region wanted to gain independence from the Turkish leaders of the Ottoman empire
No one knows exactly why Indo-Europeans migrated but many of them split up and moved to various regions over a period of time.
The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
the indies were rich in gold,spices
the indies were rich in gold,spices
Because they were big and strong and wanted resources
Europeans never had silk farming. That is one reason they wanted a route to Asia so much.
They wanted to escape poverty
They wanted to escape poverty
1. Columbus wanted to find a westward route to Asia.
Trade routes to India avoiding the Middle East.Europeans wanted a cheaper way to import goods from Asia.
Had no natural protection from diseases brought by Europeans
Had no natural protection from diseases brought by Europeans.
Had no natural protection from diseases brought by Europeans.