to find a faster sea root to Asia, were they got tere spices and alot of gold but they also wanted t avoid getting atttacked by pirates so tehy didnt explore much, also they had many myths of sea monsters and that if you went to far away from home you would fall off the earth because it was flat which is not true. so that kept them from exploring until Columbus decided to try to go the opposite way to reach Asia by going around the world but instead he hit the carribean islands and no one knew he had discovered a "new world" until Amerigo Vespucci made a map of the coasts of the new world.
To reach Cathay (China) But instead reached Newfoundland.
He wanted to find a new route to Asia. Just as many other explorers were doing at the time.
Yes, many European explorers came to the New World primarily in search of gold and other riches. Notable figures such as Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro embarked on expeditions with the goal of acquiring wealth and resources. Their quests for precious metals and profitable trade routes significantly influenced the exploration and colonization of the Americas. This pursuit of wealth often led to the exploitation and colonization of indigenous populations and their lands.
His goal was to find a route to the rich spice trade of the indies and to explore the west coast of Africa.
Spain initially referred to the New World as "the Indies," believing they had reached the outskirts of Asia, particularly the Indian subcontinent, when Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. This misnomer stemmed from their goal of finding a westward route to Asia for trade. The term "New World" eventually came into use as the understanding of the Americas as a distinct continent evolved.
The main goal of the earliest explorers who reached the Americas was to find new trade routes and resources, particularly to access valuable spices, gold, and other commodities. They sought to expand their nations' wealth and influence, often driven by competition among European powers. Additionally, many explorers aimed to spread Christianity and claim new territories for their respective crowns.
to find riches and claim new land for their country
to find a trade route to Asia
They usually were explorers and looked for riches. Whenever they found a discovery they either kept it for themself or gave it to the country they orginated from.
Oh, dude, math time! So, if they raised 22500 out of 25000, you just divide 22500 by 25000 to get 0.9. That means they've reached 90% of their goal. Like, they're so close, it's almost like getting an A- in math class - not bad, but could be better, you know?
improving Americas image
improving Americas image
A long-term goal is reached further in the future.
A long-term goal is reached further in the future.
They wanted to get to the Far East.
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Rosa parks reached her goal by building the schools she wanted:)