One of the most important motives were to expand their power and gain adherents to Christianity. The economic exchange and the search for gold and silver were some of the main reasons.
these explorations brought as a consequence, the creation of new routes, the resurgence of the urban life and of the commerce with the appearance of the Banks.
The answer is from both east to west and west to east
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Congress claimed the following powers: to make war and peace; conduct foreign affairs; request men and money from the states; coin and borrow money; regulate Indian affairs; and settle disputes among the states.
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