PERIOD 1
Reasons for European Expansion
Population grew quickly and land value, prosperity, and trade increased with it. The second change was the rise of nationalism. This new government made the nation more powerful, unified, and imposed new taxes. Also, Muslims began seizing control of routes to Eastern Asia, which led to Europeans to look for a safer and faster route
In 1529, King Henry broke his ties with the church. This is when the Puritans separated from the Church of England and began looking for a place of refuge.
Many push factors that led to breaking of ties
Interest in new territory
Creation of a global economy