They wanted to get their hands on goods the likes of which had never been seen in Europe--silk is a big one, for instance. The Silk Road was too dangerous because of bandits and the Ottoman Emprie, so if a sea route could be found from Europe to Asia, then the person who found it would be rich.
Many African nations were vulnerable to foreign influence and interference :)
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I believe the answer is C
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Yes, they are way too smart for us.
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Yes, They are more advanced in weapons.