What were the main motivations for European expansion during the Age of Exploration? Be sure to think about the idea of “Glory,

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What were the main motivations for European expansion during the Age of Exploration? Be sure to think about the idea of “Glory,

Goods, and God,” and cite evidence from the course to support your response.

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drek231 [11] · Answer 1 · 2023-02-03T05:58:52+03:00

During the Age of Exploration, historians have used Glory, Goods, and God to explain the conquests made by the Europeans as they conquered lands (glory), looked for resources and ways (slavery) to gain wealth (gold). As part of this goal, it became easier when they used the name of God as their purpose to get the things they wanted.