Explain why Western Europe wanted to find the fastest route to India (The East)

During this period, many European nations were in constant conflict with each other as they struggled to increase their power and wealth. Many of these nations believed trade with other countries was the best way to increase wealth. ... As a result, European leaders began to seek new sea routes to Asia so they could trade to make for money.

Explanation:

answer: 25.8 years old or 25 years old

the phenomenon that would be cited as evidence of increased economic interdependence between europe and the americas is  the development of mercantilism.

this theory suggests that the wealth of a country depends on its economic assets, or capital.

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