While we know many English colonists began exploring to secure freedom from religious persecution, choose the best answer as to the reason(s) that other European Nations began the exploration process (France, Spain, Portugal):
a.LAND! They were out of space and needed to expand!
b.GOLD and RESOURCES! They were looking to enrich themselves!
c.ALL OF THE ABOVE! They wanted it all!
Answers
The correct option is - c. All of the above.
England, France, Spain and Portugal began the exploration process for the sake of gold, glory and God.
1. They wanted to gain more land and expand their territories.
2. They were in search of gold and resources.
3. They wanted to spread their religion and gain more followers.Even though, English, Spain Portugal and French had different motivation for starting an exploration at some point, their motivation seems similar.
They were all similarly indulged in the search of Northwest passage which they believe that would bring good fortune, might some sort of fortune teller effect.
They wanted to find the orient, Asian culture and tradition through the Northwest passage. They believed that the orient is the home of spices, wealth and silk.
Also they wanted to expand their lands.
Apart from the Portugal, French and English, Spanish explorers started their expedition in search of El Dorado, the city of gold also to spread Christianity.
So the correct answer is option (C)-All of the Above