To increase their wealth and power
Gaining income and raw materials
The main difference is their governments. The colonies were governed by a foreign power. Protectorates had their own internal government but were under the control of an outside power.
France Britain
they wanted colonists to trade with England
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European countries sent explorers to the New World primarily in search of new trade routes and economic opportunities, particularly for valuable commodities like spices, gold, and silver. The desire to expand their empires and spread Christianity also motivated these expeditions. Additionally, competition among European powers spurred exploration as nations sought to assert their dominance and secure new territories.
England, France, Spain and the Netherlands
To increase their wealth and powerGaining income and raw materials
Primarily it was to obtain the raw materials that existed there. At the time, much of Africa was an unexplored land with untapped resources. Since Africa was technologically inferior to Europe at the time, and the populations there mainly primitive, establishing colonies was not prohibitively difficult. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 essentially "divided up" Africa into various European colonies and spheres of influence, many of which lasted until the middle of the 20th century.
European countries established colonies primarily for economic gain, seeking new resources, raw materials, and markets for their manufactured goods. Colonization also provided a means to expand territorial claims and enhance national prestige. Additionally, the spread of Christianity and the desire for strategic military and trade advantages played significant roles in their colonial pursuits.
the main reason of the colonies was to escape religious prosecution. there were many religions in the colonies. the most wide spread relogion may have been Christianity
England hope to acquire wealth from the colonies by getting Natural Resources, taxing goods traded in the colonies, and selling its own goods to the colonies.
Religion Gold Power
The Africans were cheap laborers
The main reason why Europe was able to colonialize Asian countries in the late 1800s was because they were able to dominate the military and commercial relations with Asia.
The main reason why Europe was able to colonialize Asian countries in the late 1800s was because they were able to dominate the military and commercial relations with Asia.
European countries established colonies primarily to expand their wealth and power through the acquisition of resources, trade routes, and new markets. Colonization allowed them to exploit natural resources, such as gold, silver, and agricultural products, which fueled their economies. Additionally, it provided strategic military and geopolitical advantages, enabling European powers to compete with one another on the global stage. Lastly, spreading religion and cultural influence also played a role in motivating colonization efforts.
They did NOT have slavery. Only the south did.