Why were new trade routes needed in the fifteenth century?

A.) There was a need for cheaper routes along the Mediterranean and the East was becoming tumultuous.

B.) The East ran low on spices and silks.

C.) The religious movement prevented travel to the East.

D.) Natural resources diminished along the Mediterranean.

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Janessa Tanner · Answer 1

There was a need for cheaper routes along the Mediterranean and the east was becoming tumultuous.