Question

Why did Europeans explore Africa, Asia and the Americans beginning in the 1400s

Answer 1

Causes and Effects of European Exploration: Missionaries desire to convert others to ChristianityCauses: Europeans desire for new trade routes Growing power and wealth to European nations Compete for trade    Effect: Knowledge grows about other religions European and Native Americans Clash Enslavement of Africans Rivalry in The Americas grow     Hope that helps!!!!                    : )

Answer 2

Because in the 1400's and the 1500's there was a new love for culture and scientific discovery in Europe and this was called the Renaissance. During this time people used scientific examination to explore how natural the world looked. The discoveries during the Renaissance is what led to them wanting to explore "above and beyond' Europe and that's how they came to explore Africa< Asia, and the Americas.