Motivations for European Exploration
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The pursuit of new trade routes for economic gain.
Question 1 refers to the following excerpt: 'Our main goal is to discover a direct route to the East Indies to bypass the monopolies held by Italian and Ottoman middlemen. By securing a maritime path, we shall bring immense wealth to the Crown through the spice trade.' - Portuguese explorer's log, c. 1490s. The motivation described in the excerpt most directly reflects which factor?
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Motivations for European Exploration
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The pursuit of new trade routes for economic gain.
Question 1 refers to the following excerpt: 'Our main goal is to discover a direct route to the East Indies to bypass the monopolies held by Italian and Ottoman middlemen. By securing a maritime path, we shall bring immense wealth to the Crown through the spice trade.' - Portuguese explorer's log, c. 1490s. The motivation described in the excerpt most directly reflects which factor?
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Analyze the economic, religious, and political factors that drove European powers to the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries.