Which accurately describes why European nations were so eager to fund expeditions to the New World?

Question

European nations funded expeditions to the New World to gain lands, natural resources, and eventually income.
European nations funded expeditions to the New World to learn Mayan medicinal practices.
European nations funded expeditions to the New World to debunk the notion of heliocentrism, the idea of a sun-centered universe.
European nations funded expeditions to the New World to discover new weaponry to fight the Arab Empire.

Answer 1

I think its the first one

Answer 2

Yes, absolutely a.

Answer 3

thankyou

Answer 4

You're welcome.