European Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries was driven by the search for new trade routes and the desire for wealth and resources, despite the associated costs.
The catalysts for the 15th and 16th century European Exploration were mainly driven by the search for new trade routes to Asia, the expansion of empires, the desire for wealth and resources, and the spread of Christianity. European countries were motivated by the potential benefits such as gaining access to valuable spices, silks, and precious metals, establishing colonies and expanding their influence globally. However, the costs of exploration included human suffering through colonization, the disruption of indigenous cultures, conflicts with local populations, and the introduction of diseases.
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