A major reason Europeans mounted sea voyages in the 1400s was to find shipping routes for easier trade with Asia for spices and textiles. Portugal made early advances in voyaging due to a longstanding maritime culture and a stable monarchy, as well as the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460). ♥
One reason for a voyage is to find new trade routes to areas, like England to Asia. Another reason was to conquer new lands. A third reason is to spread a message from continent to continent, like the message of Christianity.
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