Medieval colonies in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic were driven by a desire to foster trade.

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Medieval colonies, such as those established by the Italian city-states in the eastern Mediterranean, were driven by a desire to control trade routes and establish monopolies on certain goods. Similarly, Norse settlements in places like Iceland and Greenland were established for trade purposes, particularly the lucrative trade in walrus ivory.

Medieval Colonies in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic Were Driven