Question

Which factor MOST encouraged European exploration of the Western Hemisphere (Americas) to transition into European colonization?(1 point)Responsesnatural resources and arable landsnatural resources and arable landsdesire to learn about native culturesdesire to learn about native culturesdesire to convert to native religions desire to convert to native religions lack of competition between European powers

Answer 1

The factor that MOST encouraged European exploration of the Western Hemisphere to transition into European colonization was **natural resources and arable lands**. The quest for wealth, driven by the discovery of valuable resources such as gold, silver, and fertile land for agriculture, was a primary motivation for European powers to establish colonies in the Americas.