Fundamental factors like the growing powers all the governments, a new thrust and desire for foreign goods- especially Asian goods, and a desire to spread the Christian religion drew the Europeans to the exploration, conquest and settlement of the New World. The key players in exploration of the New World all became more powerful. The Portuguese set up trading posts along the coast of Africa which allowed money to flow through the country, giving them more power. The marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile unified the kingdom of Spain, which increased its power. This increase in power made many countries and governments hungry for more power and would do anything to find it.
They grew an interest in quicker trade routes to the east. The Muslims controlled the eastern route to Asia, so Europeans had to find a new direction to the New World. Meanwhile, the continent was also undergoing religious movements. The Protestant Reformation, challenged the beliefs of the Catholic Church. King Henry VIII broke ties with the Catholic Church, and claimed himself as the leader of the Christian faith in the nation.
Thus Creating the biggest power in Europe, both economically and militarily, and arguably becoming the world’s first superpower. Therefore it must be deduced what was the most important of these changes in developing the monarch’s reputations, in order to conclude the short term significance of the conquest of Granada. There is a strong argument that due to social change; the greatest short term significance was the changes to Spain’s relationships with nearby powers. This is supported by schemes to teach seminaries Arabic and the creation of hospitals, both of which were used to persuade the conversion of Muslims after 1491. This respectful nature is somewhat communicated through The Capitulations of Granada, where the terms of surrender agree that “Moors shall be judged in their own laws” and that “Christian slaughterhouses would be separate from Muslim ones”.
2.Europeans seek new trade routes is the most significant because it opened up new trading opportunities. 3. The Renaissance encouraged, among other things, a new spirit of adventure and curiosity. 4.Prince Henry’s goal was to reach the source of the treasures in the East and to spread the Christian faith. Vasco de Gama accomplished his goal.
The question presented asks for an explanation as to why European rulers promoted exploration and colonization in North America. Keywords: Exploration and Colonization in North America Power is a great motivating factor for rulers to seek new land and increase trade and wealth for their country. This became a situation where greed and envy ruled the leaders in charge of sending military and sea forces into unknown territories Berkin, Miller, Cherny, Gormly & Egerton, 2010). The two reasons of note behind the motivation of Europeans exploring to North America are religious freedom and economic opportunity. It is true the three G’s of attraction to Europe was Gold, Glory, and God and remains to still be a strong force behind the world today.
There were a few other reasons why Isabella and Ferdinand were driven to support Columbus and those were their great desire to spread Christianity, as well as compete with Portugal for new sources of wealth. Christopher had a great amount of pressure from the King and Queen to come back with a successful overall journey. They’re expectations had a great toll on him, and added a lot of pressure to be successful on his voyage. After all, these two people were putting their faith into him, to cover their requests of spreading Christianity, and gaining wealth. A quote from Samuel Eliot Morison reinforces the stress that was inflicted on Columbus, “…the admiral (Columbus), it is true, was as blind as those who came after him, and he was so anxious to please the King that he committed irreparable crimes against the Indians” This quote is important because it directly relates
European immigrants set out to British North America for either one or both of two very different reasons, the escape of religious persecution or the pursuit of improved economic opportunity. The impetus for each settler’s journey had a unique effect on the development of the new colonies socially, economically and politically. Ultimately, these combined factors determined the church state paradigm established in each of the colonies. The colonial history behind the long debated issue of separation of church and state provides a foundation for better understanding American politics today. The religious persecution settlers experienced in their homelands and, for some, again upon arrival in British North America, served to shape the cultural landscape.
Diamond summarizes his answer to Yali’s question essentially attributing the environment for the success of the Europeans and discredits racial superiority of any sort. Although other factors contributed to the rise of the European civilization, the environment was the main factor. Some specific factors falling under environment that affected the European civilization are geography, food production, diffusion and population. Diamond explains the importance of writing in the European society. Literacy allowed them to conquer foreign lands easily because through writing, they could now have maps, sailing directions, and descriptive reports of previous sailors which would improve their experience.
Introduction The years leading up to the end of the eleventh century in Europe and the Middle East witnessed various social, political, and economic factors that all contributed to the initiation of the First Crusade in 1096. Obviously, the leading factor is the key religions and religious rivalry. Also the fact that religion played a severely important role in peoples everyday lives contributed to the First Crusade. The breakdown in central authority also contributed to a state of disorder after the very start of the eleventh century. The economic system in Europe was also in a state of transition as small kingdoms and fragmented governments competed for land and power.
Although Spain had claimed the New World as its sole territory, it was not the only European country seeking new land. John Cabot had found North America and staked England’s claim to it in 1497, only five years after Christopher Columbus had set sail from Spain. Some in England saw America as an opportunity to start over, rather than just obtain more wealth. The toll of war after war, religious strife, and a difficult economic situation for the slaves of England caused many to view America as a place where a perfect society could be established. However, not