Describe a social change that occurred in medieval Europe that caused European colonization.(1 point) Responses Travels to Southwest Asia led to increased interest in exploration. Travels to Southwest Asia led to increased interest in exploration. New navigational technology, such as the astrolabe, was developed. New navigational technology, such as the astrolabe, was developed. The newfound glory of the Crusades and the Reconquista led to a push to conquer other lands. The newfound glory of the Crusades and the Reconquista led to a push to conquer other lands. Buying patterns adjusted and trade increased.