What were FIVE factors that motivated
Europeans to start exploring the seas?

:The sake of their economy, religion and glory.

:They wanted to improve their economy for instance by acquiring more spices, gold, and better and faster trading routes.

:They really believed in the need to spread their religion, Christianity.

:hoped to find a way to reach Asia by sailing along the coast of Africa.

: In Portugal, Prince Henry encouraged sea exploration. He believed that Africa was the source of the riches the Muslim traders controlled.

Explanation:

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

i dont know. sorry : (