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The desire of new sources and wealth was main reason for the European Exploration.
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Advances in technology made the voyages of discovery possible. Europeans improved navigation's, ships, and much more.
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God, Gold, Gloy
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The desire to spread Christianity also motivated Europeans to explore. European countries believed that they had a scared duty not only to continue fighting Muslims, but also to convert non-Christians throughout the world.
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Prince Henry supports explorations, in 1449 he founds navigation school on coast of Portugal
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In 1488, Dias sails around southern tip of Africa.
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus sails for Spain. Convinces Spanish to support plan to reach Asia by sailing west.
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~In 1509, Portugal takes over Indian Ocean trade, and defeats Muslims.
~In 1510, Portugal captures Goa
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In 1619, Dutch set up trade headquarters at Batavia on Java. Dutch trade grows.
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English and Dutch begin moving into Asia in 17th. Dutch and English weaken Portuguese control of Asian trade.
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