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What are the similarities between Portugal and Spain's motivations for exploration of the "New World"?
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Both Portugal and Spain had similar motivations for exploration of the "New World". These motivations include:
1. Economic: Both countries were seeking to expand their trade networks and acquire valuable resources like gold, silver, and spices.
2. Religious: Both countries saw a religious incentive in spreading Christianity to new lands and converting the native people to Catholicism.
3. National prestige: Both countries were seeking to establish themselves as powerful nations and gain prestige by claiming new territories.
4. Political: Both countries had a desire to establish colonies and secure strategic locations for naval bases and trade routes.
5. Technological advancements: Portugal and Spain were motivated to explore new lands to expand their knowledge and technology in navigation, shipbuilding, and cartography.
Both Portugal and Spain had similar motivations for exploration of the "New World". These motivations include:
1. Economic: Both countries were seeking to expand their trade networks and acquire valuable resources like gold, silver, and spices.
2. Religious: Both countries saw a religious incentive in spreading Christianity to new lands and converting the native people to Catholicism.
3. National prestige: Both countries were seeking to establish themselves as powerful nations and gain prestige by claiming new territories.
4. Political: Both countries had a desire to establish colonies and secure strategic locations for naval bases and trade routes.
5. Technological advancements: Portugal and Spain were motivated to explore new lands to expand their knowledge and technology in navigation, shipbuilding, and cartography.
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