One of the principal reasons for exploration was the urge to find new routes to East Asia. In the 1400s, merchants had brought many goods to Europe from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. ... They entered the territory known as the United States through Florida and established a vast empire in North and South America. ... Verrazano found the coast of South Carolina and navigated the North as far as possible; unfortunately, he didn't find the water route or precious treasure. ...

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