causes of euro expansion
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What allowed / caused Europeans to begin their exploration, expand their trade involvement, and their conquest?
CAUSES of EUROPEAN MARITIME VOYAGES
CAUSES of EUROPEAN MARITIME VOYAGES
Improvements in technology
• Better ship design (caravel)
• The Gunpowder revolution
• Navigation – compass, sextant, astrolabe, maps.
Training and Experience
• Portuguese Seafaring Schools• Experience in wars with Muslims
DESIRE FOR PROFIT
• FIND & Control trade routes to Asia
• Find GOLD & SILVER (for wealth in Europe and to trade in Asia)
Religious Reasons. . .The desire to:
• spread Christian religion and political control
• Defeat Islamic forces
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