What were the first Europeans hoping to find when they established colonies in the New World? A. Slaves to bring back to Europe B. Tea and spices C. Gold and silver D. Fertile fishing grounds

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Samantha asked Aug 6, 2022

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What were the first Europeans hoping to find when they established colonies

in the New World?
A. Slaves to bring back to Europe
B. Tea and spices
C. Gold and silver
D. Fertile fishing grounds

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Samantha asked Aug 6, 2022

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Europeans hoped to expand trade for spices, which yielded large profits; to find precious metals; and to convert any people they encountered to Christianity.

Alexandre Rozier answered Aug 11, 2022