Which of the following led to a new age of Europe looking westward after a long period of showing little interest in overseas exploration? Select one: a. Europeans sought the religious freedom denied to them by some of their monarchies b. Smallpox decimated the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans. When the Europeans -being great opportunists- heard the news, they organized expeditions to take advantage of the situation c. a reawakening of the commercial spirit as people sought to increase riches by sailing overseas d. Both choice (a) and (c) are correct e. All of the above

Which of the following led to a new age of Europe looking westward after a long period of showing little interest in overseas exploration? Select one: a. Europeans sought the religious freedom denied to them by some of their monarchies b. Smallpox decimated the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans. When the Europeans -being great opportunists- heard the news, they organized expeditions to take advantage of the situation c. a reawakening of the commercial spirit as people sought to increase riches by sailing overseas d. Both choice (a) and (c) are correct e. All of the above