Describe a social change that occurred in medieval Europe that caused European colonization.(1 point)

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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.

Buying patterns adjusted and trade increased.
Buying patterns adjusted and trade increased.

The newfound glory of the Crusades and the Reconquista led to a push to conquer other lands.

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The newfound glory of the Crusades and the Reconquista led to a push to conquer other lands. This social change fostered a sense of adventure, religious motivation, and national pride among Europeans, spurring their desire to explore and colonize new territories in search of wealth and resources. The experiences gained during the Crusades also increased knowledge of foreign lands and cultures, further fueling interest in exploration and colonization.