During the 16th century, why did European nations like Spain and Portugal become interested in colonizing the New World? plz i need help

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.

Which of the following policies can the government use to encourage entrepreneurship?

What city was divided between communism and democracy/capitalism after world war 2