Why did European nations race to the new world?

to seek new trade routes. explorers went to the new world for god, gold and glory

Explanation:

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.

the answer is c have a good day