The major motivation for European explorers’ continued journeys to the Americas was for wealth. Many explorers were driven by the prospect of finding gold, silver, and other valuable resources, as well as the potential for establishing trade routes and colonies that could bring economic benefits back to their home countries. This quest for wealth often overshadowed other motivations such as searching for new routes to Asia or escaping Europe.
What was the MAJOR motivation for European explorers’ continued journeys to the Americas?
The European explorers were motivated to continue to travel to the Americas to search for horses.
The European explorers were motivated to continue to search for new routes to Asia.
The European explorers were motivated to continue to travel to the Americas to escape Europe.
The European explorers were motivated to continue to travel to the Americas for wealth.
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