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They needed more room to grow.
They needed more room to grow.
They wanted to buy land in East Asia.
They wanted to buy land in East Asia.
They wanted East Asia's jewels, spices, and gold.
They wanted East Asia's jewels, spices, and gold.
They needed resources such as coal and oil.
They needed resources such as coal and oil.
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The statement that best explains why Europeans wanted to send explorers to East Asia in the 1400s is:
They wanted East Asia's jewels, spices, and gold.
During this time, there was a significant demand for luxury goods, including spices that were highly valued for both culinary and preservative purposes, as well as precious metals and gems. Exploration was driven by the desire to access and trade these valuable resources.
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