Questions: In addition to new intellectual developments and scientific discoveries, the expansion of Europe into the Americas was aided by what desires and impulses among many Europeans?

The answer is greed and conquest.

The expansion of Europe into the Americas was driven by several desires and impulses among Europeans:

Many Europeans were motivated by the desire for wealth and resources. The discovery of the Americas presented opportunities for acquiring gold, silver, and other valuable commodities. This economic motivation was a significant driving force behind exploration and colonization efforts.

The impulse to expand territorial control and establish dominance over new lands was another key factor. European powers were eager to increase their influence and power by claiming new territories, often at the expense of indigenous populations.

This is not a correct answer. The expansion into the Americas required significant effort, investment, and risk. It was driven by active desires for wealth, power, and religious conversion, rather than laziness.