Why did piracy happen in the Caribbean? a. Europe didn't care about the new world
b. England, Spain, and other European countries wanted to get treasure, materials and
items from the Americas
c. Iceland was looking to expand its reaches to the new world

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.