Which two events spurred the need to chart new maritime routes? an increasing population forced europeans to look for new lands to colonize. the turks captured constantinople, closing the path to the silk road. europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver. europe witnessed a period that historians refer to as a "dark age." the spread of smallpox killed most of the taino people.?

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Mya Stanton

16 May, 13:44

Which two events spurred the need to chart new maritime routes? an increasing population forced europeans to look for new lands to colonize. the turks captured constantinople, closing the path to the silk road. europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver. europe witnessed a period that historians refer to as a "dark age." the spread of smallpox killed most of the taino people.?

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Diya Petty · Answer 1

Here are the two answers of the given question above. The two events that spurred the need to chart new maritime routes are the following: Europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver; and E urope witnessed a period that historians refer to as a "dark age." Hope this answers your question.