Question

Why did the Age of Exploration begin?

France, England, and Spain were competing to establish empires in the Americas.

Protestant reformers were seeking new lands where Protestants could escape persecution.

European nations were eager to expand their knowledge and increase their power and wealth.

Native Americans in North and South America were curious about what lay beyond their lands.

Answer 1

The answer is: European nations were eager to expand their knowledge and increase their power and wealth.

It began in the 15th century when along with advances in sailing, navigation and technology, Europeans could sail to greater distances. They sought to find new trade routes.