The quest for wealth, resources, and global dominance were major incentives for European exploration and settlement of America. Economic theories like mercantilism and religious motives, particularly the spread of Christianity, also significantly drove European exploration.
One major incentive for European exploration and settling of America was the pursuit of wealth and resources. The success achieved by Spain and Portugal in establishing profitable settlements in the Americas became a model that other European nations aimed to emulate. Nations such as England, France, and the Netherlands ventured across the Atlantic with the goal of establishing colonies that they could exploit for resources to enhance their global dominance.
Mercantilism, an economic theory that drove much of the European exploration, propagated the idea that colonies existed primarily for the benefit of the mother country. This theory encouraged Europeans to seek wealth in forms of gold, silver, and valuable furs in America.
Besides this, the religious motives for colonization, especially the desire to propagate Christianity, also played a significant role in encouraging European exploration. Notably, the rivalry between Catholic and Protestant Christians in Europe extended to their activities in the Americas.
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Seventeenth
The Seventeenth Amendment was passed in 1913 and allowed for the citizens of each state to directly elect their Senators instead of the state legislature as had been the practice since the ratification of the Constitution.
The passage of the 17th Amendment occurred during the Progressive Era (1900-1920) which was a period of time focused on addressing concerns created by industrialization. Direct election of Senators was a goal of the Populist movement. Three other amendments were passed during the Progressive Era as well--income tax (16), prohibition (18), women's suffrage (19).