What did the european explorers gain from their travel?

god, glory, and gold

Explanation:

Europeans went to the new world for these three things mainly. First to spread God's word and convert the natives to Christianity which some found fulfilling. Two glory, people traveled to be the first and to come back as heroes. Third is the gold. Like most things in life people are in it for the wealth and riches. Europeans went to the new world because they were under the impression the would find lots of gold.