Question

Which factor MOST encouraged European exploration of the Western Hemisphere (Americas) to transition into European colonization?(1 point) Responses natural resources and arable lands natural resources and arable lands desire to learn about native cultures desire to learn about native cultures desire 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 is natural resources and arable lands. The pursuit of valuable resources and the potential for agricultural development were primary motivations behind European colonization efforts.