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What made Europeans aware of the riches in the East?
Why? The want to have more trade routes to Asia was the most important because Asia had many goods and spices that were important to Europe.
Why did Europeans want to go east?
Europeans hoped to obtain popular goods directly from the peoples of Asia. They also hoped to Christianize them. Bartolomeu Dias, an early Portuguese explorer, explained his motives: “To serve God and His Majesty, to give light to those who were in darkness and to grow rich as all men desire to do.”
What European nation profited most from trade with the East in the years directly following the Crusades?
Cards In This Set
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| What European nation profited most from trade with the East in the years directly following the Crusades? | Italy |
| Which nation did Prince Henry help to take the lead in overseas exploration? | Portugal |
| In the 1400s, what was the most important trade good from the East? | spices |
Why did the Dutch settle in the New World?
The primary motivation for Dutch settlement of this area was financial—the country wanted to add to its treasury. To this end, Dutch traders formed powerful alliances with Native Americans based on the trade of beaver pelts and furs. Farmers and merchants followed. Success was short-lived, however.
Why did England colonize the New World?
In 1664, Britain took over the colony of New Netherland and renamed it New York. Of all the European countries, England established the firmest foothold in North America. Like the other European countries, England was motivated in part by the lure of both riches and the Northwest Passage.
What motivates people to colonize the New World?
The opportunity to make money was one of the primary motivators for the colonization of the New World. The Virginia Company of London established the Jamestown colony to make a profit for its investors.