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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.

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The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."

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the indies were rich in gold,spices

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To search for spices and gold...

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