Why did the English explorers come to the new world in the 1200s?

English explorers did not significantly venture to the New World until the late 15th century and early 16th century, particularly after Columbus's voyages in 1492. However, during the 1200s, European exploration was primarily driven by the desire for new trade routes and resources, as well as the expansion of knowledge about the world. The English were motivated by the search for economic opportunities, such as spices and precious metals, as well as the potential for land and territorial expansion. The later formal exploration and colonization efforts by England in the New World would arise from these broader trends in European exploration.