Question

Which of the following statements best describes the goals of European exploration of the Americas?(1 point) Responses Europeans were exclusively concerned with economic matters, such as access to new markets. Europeans were exclusively concerned with economic matters, such as access to new markets. Europeans were exclusively concerned with a personal desire for status, followed by wealth, and religious interest in spreading Christianity. Europeans were exclusively concerned with a personal desire for status, followed by wealth, and religious interest in spreading Christianity. European exploration of the Americas was motivated by religion, economics, and status. European exploration of the Americas was motivated by religion, economics, and status. European exploration of the Americas was motivated by a desire to spread Christianity, with economic interest a distant second. European exploration of the Americas was motivated by a desire to spread Christianity, with economic interest a distant second.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the goals of European exploration of the Americas is: "European exploration of the Americas was motivated by religion, economics, and status."

This statement acknowledges the complex motivations behind European exploration, including the quest for new trade routes and resources (economic interests), the desire for national glory and personal prestige (status), and the aim of spreading Christianity (religious interest).