In the late 1400s, China led the world in the production of goods such as silk, porcelain, tea, fruit, drugs, cotton, weapons, and other goods that the Europeans desired. However, Europe produced few products that the Chinese wanted. Why did this encourage the Europeans to conquer and plunder the Americas

Due to the resulting trade deficit, European nations needed precious metals to pay for Chinese goods.

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