Evaluate the reasons why european powers sought to establish colonies in the americas in the period from 1492 to 1607.

There were a number of motivational factors that led the European powers to colonize America, some of which were:

Explanation:

America had minerals that the Europeans wanted for their own use, some of the m were; gold and silver.Also, the Europeans wanted raw materials for their industries which were taking concourse some raw materials could not be found in EuropeThe Europeans were on a  marathon of making the most influence/ authority in the world, that is controlling a larger territory compared to other powers. America was among the viable territories that they sought to control.