Why was it necessary to cross the Atlantic to find a "direct" route to China in the 14th

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Question: Asked by CV from USA | Oct. 21, 2014 08:48

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Why was it necessary to cross the Atlantic to find a "direct" route to China in the 14th century

To find a "direct" route to the east in the 14th century?

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Answers (1): Answered by Mr.TPLANGHOLFF from CN | Oct. 21, 2014 09:52

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The Silk Road was cut off due to wars between Christians and Muslims which started with the Crusades in 1096. Muslims took control of the area between Europe and the Middle East and therefore cut off the trade route.

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