European exploration and conquest were fueled by…(Three G’s)
a desire for new sources of wealth, increased power and status, and converts to Christianity. (god, glory, gold)
The three G’s that fueled European exploration and conquest were:
1. Gold: European nations were motivated by the desire to acquire wealth and riches from foreign lands. They believed that conquering new territories would give them access to precious metals like gold and silver, which they could use to strengthen their economies and fund wars.
2. Glory: The explorers hoped to gain personal fame, glory, and recognition for their discoveries and conquests. European monarchs sponsored expeditions to promote their own power and prestige and establish their dominance over other nations.
3. God: European powers were driven by religious motives to spread Christianity around the world. They believed that they had a divine obligation to bring the Gospel to “heathen” lands and convert the native populations to their own religion. The Church also provided financial and moral support for explorers and conquistadors, as well as intellectual justification by claiming that they were saving “savage” souls.
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