which of the following describes a major motivation behind European explorations of the 15th century a. competition between mona
rchs over access to Asian resources b. a desire to establish plantations in the Americas using African slaves c. unification of the holy roman empire across most of Europe d. the fall of Muslim empires that have previously ruled sea routes
Option: a. competition between monarchs over access to Asian resources.
Explanation:
European explored around the world to search for new trading routes and land to gain spices, silk, wealth, and riches. There was also an urgency in finding wealth as European monarchies began to show their power in Europe. The exploration started in with Vasco da Gama found his way to India and later for the Far East/Orient. Europeans started to building fast sailing ships to cross seas and oceans.
I think it would be rhetorical appeals. I think this because as you read a book you want something to try to figure out and that is what a rhetorical appeal does. It makes an argument more persuasive than that of an argument that had no rhetorical appeals.
