Answer to Question #277372 in History for Jaay

Question

What two countries is this reading about? Why did the Europeans want to go to these countries?

Answer 1

The two countries in question are; America's and Asia.

The Europeans wanted to go to these countries because of several reasons;

1) Spread Christianity as most of the early explorers were christians.

2) Increase wealth through trade

3) Expand their empires.