Why did northern European powers enter the competition for the New World land and resources in the 17th century?

Question

need help please

Answer 1

Riches!

They wanted land, gold, and any other valuable stuff they could find and claim.

Answer 2

Of course there was introducing the natives to Christianity. I do not think I will follow that train of thought further and have deleted a sentence or two.

Answer 3

:-) It's often been said that the Spanish were claiming lands in the New World for "God, gold, and glory."

Answer 4

Thank You for your help

Answer 5

You're welcome.

After I posted the info about the Spanish, I realized you'd asked about Northern Europeans. They weren't as concerned about spreading Christianity as the Spanish and Portuguese.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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