Colonial expansion has always been important in Europe. The period 1450-1750 is known as the Age of Exploration while the period 1850-1914 was called Age of Imperialism. Those are the two most important period of expansion in Europe. Both Age of Exploration and Age of Imperialism primary economic motive, religious motive, and political motive were needing new material, spreading Christianity, and competition with other nation.
The economic motive for both ages was needing new material. During the Age of Exploration, Europeans needed new areas of trade since the Ottoman Empire controlled the route to Asia. The middle class in Europe grew and more people were demanding for luxury items such as silk and wanted spices from India. Similarly, during
The economic motive for both ages was needing new material. During the Age of Exploration, Europeans needed new areas of trade since the Ottoman Empire controlled the route to Asia. The middle class in Europe grew and more people were demanding for luxury items such as silk and wanted spices from India. Similarly, during