Why did the Age of Exploration take place over such a short span of years?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
European nations moved to explore quickly so that they were not left behind.
The pope urged all nations of Europe to explore and colonize together.
European countries were worried that African traders would get new colonies first.
Many countries spent so much on exploration they quickly ran out of money.

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Why did the Age of Exploration take place over such a short span of years?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
European nations moved to explore quickly so that they were not left behind.
The pope urged all nations of Europe to explore and colonize together.
European countries were worried that African traders would get new colonies first.
Many countries spent so much on exploration they quickly ran out of money.

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mojojojo15 · Answer

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