Age Of Exploration Dbq Essay

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The Age of Exploration was more harmful to the world because harmful goods were exchanged and a new class structure was formed based on race. The Age of Exploration was as series of voyages and expeditions made by Europeans to link Europe to the global trade and wealth of the east. The Age of Exploration started in the 15th century and ended in the 17th century. The Europeans wanted to explore for money. They wanted gain wealth and fame. The Europeans had motives for exploration, one was that they wanted to spread Christianity. Second, was for wealth, they wanted to find new trade routes and also find gold. Third was glory. They wanted to have a better chance of domination or control in Europe. One reason why The Age of Exploration was harmful