What push/pull factors led to exploration during the age of discovery?

1) the french and indian war was a smaller war that was a part of what larger european war? 2) what was the first direct tax placed on the colonies by the british government? 3) how did the stamp act affect the prices of goods? 4) what happened to the stamp act as a result of colonist protest, boycotts, and the stamp act congress?

Describe the technology advancements that lead to explorers being able to sail great distances. [[ps: doesn't explain where. i am only speculating it's in europe.

Which goal was most likely to be supported by both poor peasents and city merchants in the early years of the french revolution? an end to feudal privileges overthrow of the monarchy destruction of the power of the catholic church suppression of the third estate take your time to answer, i'm not in a big rush