Various desires motivated the Europeans to came to the New World, beginning with Columbus. We may categorize these simply as a search for gold, glory, and God.

• 自从哥伦布发现美洲新大陆后,各种动机促使欧洲人来此。我们可以简单地将这些动机分为:淘金,追求个人名声,以及追求神。