Beginning with the Crusades, European nations worked to spread Christianity. Beginning in the 16th century, they focused their efforts on the Americas. How was this drive to spread Christianity different from the Crusades?

Asides spreading the gospel, the other trade benefits were their drive to improve their economy.

Explanation:

The European's took spreading of the gospel serious when they engaged the American's. It's been believed they did it for some certain reasons;

- For the sake of their economy; to acquire gold and other natural resources

- They really wanted to spread the gospel and saw America as a fertile ground

- An improved trading link between them.

Asides spreading the gospel, the other trade benefits were their drive.