THE REASONS FOR THE RISE AND GROWTH OF TRANS-ATLANTIC TRADE

10 REASONS FOR THE RISE AND GROWTH OF TRANS-ATLANTIC TRADE

  • They were searching for the sea route to India and the Far East to get spices and other commodities. The Turks had blocked the land route.
10 REASONS FOR THE RISE AND GROWTH OF TRANS-ATLANTIC TRADE




  • The Europeans wanted to acquire gold and other precious items that were believed to be in existence in Africa.
  • The Europeans wanted to revenge against the Muslims who had colonized the Iberian Peninsula between 8th c and 1491 AD.
  • They were motivated by the desire to spread their civilization to the backward areas of the world.
  • e. European countries such as Portugal and Spain also wanted to increase their geographical knowledge.

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