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kherson [118]
3 years ago
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Which motivation led early European explorers to investigate the Americas? Explanation of your answer (Minimum of 2 sentences):

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Damm [24]3 years ago
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Answer:

A. Desire to find gold

Explanation:

The biggest motivation for the colonization/exploration of the Americas was the desire to find gold. At that time maritime trade was booming and gold was the standard currency and the most valuable. Also just like in every era power came with money which most wished to obtain. This led European explorers to set out in search for unclaimed gold mines for wealth and power.

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