Question

Why were some europeans willing to explore and colonize distant lands?

Answer 1

European countries were willing to explore and colonize distant lands because they countries wanted ore wealth and power. Colonization helped in attaining these goals. Land was valuable because it would be used to access raw materials like gold, silver, wood, iron, cutter, sugar or tobacco.

Answer 2

To gain natural resources to better their countries in production and wealth to be the best amongst other nations