Why was trade with Asia so important to European nations?

Why was trade with Asia so important to European nations? Asia had highly prized goods that Europe didn't have. ... In 1492, Portuguese explorers believed they could get to Asia more quickly by establishing a shorter land route.

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pretty sure it is c

explanation:

•an essay

•a mock-heroic epic  

•deals with cannibalism  

•introduces “sylphs” as guardian spirits  

•not a satire  

•written by daniel defoe

•written by alexander pope

•written by jonathan swift  

•criticizes the exploration of ireland  

•criticizes impulsive nature  

•criticizes the english upper class  

•playful tone  

•remorseful tone

•matter-of-fact tone  

“the rap of the lock”   written by alexander pope.

“a modest proposal”