What is primary reason European countries explored the New World and founded colonies?

the end of the gilded age coincided with the panic of 1893, a deep depression, which lasted until 1897 and marked a major political realignment in the election of 1896. this productive but divisive era was followed by the progressive era.

the answer is expolration. hope this !

men and women were able to be citizens, but women did not have all of the rights of men including voting and holding office. slaves could be if they were freed.