Why was obtaining land important to these European explorers 
A. They wanted fame and glory
B. They wanted the riches promised by there kings and queens
C.Population continued to grow in Europe, making it more crowded
D.the explorers had nothing better to do
"God, gold, and glory motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in the New World. Historians generally recognize three motives for European exploration and colonization in the New World: God, gold, and glory."
