Which of the following statements BEST explains Europe's initial increased interest in transoceanic travel during the late 15th and early 16th centuries? A Asian products were in high demand in Europe and finding a viable ocean route to Asia was essential for trade. B European countries were eager to expand their colonies into the hearts of Africa and Asia C Most monarchs were highly religious and sponsored missionary work in the New World. D Settler colonies were immediately profitable for the sponsoring country and the European powers competed to be the first to stake new claim in the New

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