Answer:
land and riches
Explanation:
They were looking out for new routes and roads to expand their trades and at the same time looking for riches such as gold and silver.
Transport of goods through the red sea directly to the Mediterranean in stead of going all the way around africa.
<span>The British lost only 40 dead, 58 wounded and 187 missing. The Americans lost a number of able officers: General Mercer, Colonel Haslet and several others.</span>