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

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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

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