They usually bought them from other Africans.
It's pretty simple. The Europeans just gained wealth off the free labor.
access to an inexpensive workforce seemed like an attractive idea.
It made Europeans eager to explore new lands. More investments were aimed at exploration of new lands and discovery of new wealth.
European slavers did not capture the Africans they transported themselves, but bought them from native slave traders.
Europeans explored to find new trade routes to Asia, to spread Christianity, to seek fame and glory, to acquire wealth through the discovery of valuable resources, and to expand their empires and influence.
To acquire wealth; to become wealthy; to make money
Europeans were looking for new trade routes to Asia, specifically for valuable spices and luxury goods. They were also seeking to expand their empires, spread Christianity, and acquire wealth and glory. Additionally, they were motivated by a desire for adventure and curiosity about the unknown world.
For wealth.
As he gained wealth he began to acquire more property and material possessions.
Europeans began exploring foreign lands looking for more trade routes to Asia and Africa. They wanted to trade more to acquire wealth and power and were also looking to establish more colonies to gain power and wealth and to spread ideas, religion, and social-Darwinism.
The past participle of acquire is acquired. Ex: She acquired a new wealth of knowledge on WikiAnswers
I think that Europeans would be thrilled to be able to do business with a city of great wealth in Africa. Great wealth creates great economic opportunities.
By the time he was 40, Vanderbilt's wealth exceeded $500,000, but he still looked for new opportunities
Europeans Wants and needs •want wealth •need shelter
Europeans found wealth in any new countries in the form of exploitable resources.
They are talking about how nations acquire wealth.