disregarded the rights of the American Indians
they mostly though of spices and riches
By outting a cross on the land that thry came ashore. They usually claimed land they knew nothing about. After that yhey leave and move on.
For a northwest passege to Asia and looking for riches in Canada where he could establish a new settlement
Growths that made it possible for explorers to sail the world in the Age of Exploration included the desire to find new trade routes to Asia to make it more economical to bring spices to Europe. Also, the nations wanted to claim new lands and their riches for themselves. Another growth was in the advances in knowledge and science. Cartography, or map making, was improving, especially with all the new discoveries made by the explorers. New inventions also helped the explorers. Improved ship design and new navigational tools helped sailors to travel more safely and faster. Improved weapons gave the European sailors an advantage over the people they met.
C. to increase economic oppurtunity was the main motivating factor for European maritime expansion in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries
Because, they wanted gold and riches.
Discovery of new trade routes, such as the route to India by Vasco da Gama. Mapping of unknown territories, like the expeditions of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. Exchange of crops, animals, and cultures between the Old World and the New World, known as the Columbian Exchange.
When the European explorers journeyed to South America, they hoped to find riches including gold. They also hoped to find land and to create colonies.
to reach the riches of the east and expand trade
Well, he was looking for the Fountain of Youth, but like many explorers, he was also looking for gold, slaves, and other "riches".
Spain did because Italy where he was born did not need it at the time.
Gold and silver were important to explorers because they were valuable commodities that could be traded, used to purchase goods and services, and fund further explorations. These precious metals were also a sign of wealth, power, and status, making them desirable objectives for explorers seeking fame and fortune. Additionally, discovering and claiming gold and silver deposits could lead to economic and political advantage for their sponsors and home countries.
because he thought there was riches
they mostly though of spices and riches
when did the French claim riches
The New World is where explorers thought there were many riches. They wanted to also claim land for their own country.
By outting a cross on the land that thry came ashore. They usually claimed land they knew nothing about. After that yhey leave and move on.