The INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas was to find new trade routes to Asia. During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, European nations sought direct access to the rich markets of Asia for spices, silk, and other valuable goods. This desire for trade often motivated explorations, leading to the discovery of the Americas.
What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the americas?
-To spread Christianity to Africa
-To find new sources of cheap labor
-to form military alliances
-to find new trade route to asia
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