During early exploration, European countries were interested in finding gold because it meant a. increased power and wealth for the nation. b. they didn't have to pay the explorers for their travels. C.

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During early exploration, European countries were interested in finding gold because it meant

a. increased power and wealth for the nation.
b. they didn't have to pay the explorers for their travels.
C. they could lower taxes.
d. they could use the gold to help spread Catholicism, by paying for missionaries and churches,
and helping to bribe the Native Americans.