1. Reasons for Venture

2. Riches
Places like Spain and Portugal couldn’t compete with other European countries
Bad land
Few resources
Looked to the sea

3. 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

4. Culture and Religion
Renaissance idea of looking outward for inspiration
Some wanted to learn
Some wanted to impose

5. Discover New Land
The Renaissance caused curiosity about nature around the world
People wanted to know about new plants, animals, places, and people

6. Claim Land More land means more power Larger influence
More money for country
We see the beginning of imperialism