During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, there were numerous conditions that prompted England and Europe to expand into the New World. Three of these conditions were price inflation, the desire for economic gain, and the search for religious freedom. These points greatly affected England and Europe’s expansion to the New World.
Price inflation was a major reason for the expansion. Inflation began during a time of population growth in Europe. A result of the population growth was the increasing demand for everyday items like food and clothing. The poor harvest between 1526-1580 created a shortage of food throughout Europe. The demand for luxury items such as silks, spices, and jewels