Why did european countries launch competing voyages of exploration

Economic purposes.

Explanation:

The Europeans were searching for sea routes that would allow them to engage in more direct trade with Asia. If they could get around Africa, they could sail their own ships to Asia and trade directly with the people who had the spices.

theodore roosevelt challenged william to a duel, whoever won, got their policy sent to congress. it ended up in a stalemate, and both men were injured and sent to the hospital.

d. she conquered the black sea coast and parts of poland.