Why were early European explorers eager to discover new lands in and around Texas?
A They were all working together to control Texas and other American lands as joint European property
B They were motivated by their desire to have lands like Texas for themselves and become kings in their own right.
C They were working for the Columbian Exchange, a company that shared resources among all the countries in Europe and paid explorers very well.
D They were in competition with other countries to discover new land and natural resources that would make their own country rich and powerful.