During the global exploration by the Europeans, the most important rationale as to why they explored was the search for raw materials (resources). Moreover, if they could capitalize profits from discovering an unbeknownst location or a more efficient trade route, it would be advantageous for the Europeans. However, such expeditions were not easily performed and funding from private investor(s) or the government would have been necessary. Another reason as to why Europeans sought to find new trade routes that would link European merchants with markets of Asia was to cut out the middle man. Without having to purchase the goods from a middle man merchant, it would drastically lower prices for the Europeans. But the journey on land was not feasible
