Reasons for Venture
Riches Places like Spain and Portugal couldn’t compete with other European countries Bad land Few resources Looked to the sea
Cheaper Imports Imports from the Far East represented wealth and power Very expensive From Asia to Europe, there were a lot of middle men Caused for many taxes
Culture and Religion Renaissance idea of looking outward for inspiration Some wanted to learn Some wanted to impose
Discover New Land The Renaissance caused curiosity about nature around the world People wanted to know about new plants, animals, places, and people
Claim Land More land means more power Larger influence More money for country We see the beginning of imperialism