1 What was a major reason for the colonization of the Americas by Europeans? A)European leaders wanted to expand their economic and political power.B)European leaders wanted a place to send their criminal populations.C)European leaders wanted to learn more about American Indian cultural groups.D)European leaders wanted to find new sources of labor for farming in Europe.

1 What was a major reason for the colonization of the Americas by Euro

1.	1 What was a major reason for the colonization of the Americas by Europeans? A)European leaders wanted to expand their economic and political power.B)European leaders wanted a place to send their criminal populations.C)European leaders wanted to learn more about American Indian cultural groups.D)European leaders wanted to find new sources of labor for farming in Europe.
Answer» a . European leaders WANTED to EXPAND their economic and POLITICAL power.Explanation:hope it HELPS you mark me as the BRAINLIEST