Use the excerpt to answer the question.

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“When we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. I called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest,…asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all I was taking possession of this island for their Lord and Lady the King and Queen.…Soon many of the islanders gathered round us. I could see that they were people who would be more easily converted to our Holy Faith by love than by coercion.”

Using the excerpt from Christopher Columbus’s journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s motivations were different?

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Responses which answer is correct and why

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.

Explanation: This answer highlights the differences in the primary motivations and achievements of Columbus and Vasco da Gama. Columbus’s motivations centered around the search for new trade routes (including those for spices), the spread of Christianity (as suggested by his reference to converting the indigenous people), and gaining glory through his discoveries. On the other hand, Vasco da Gama was primarily focused on achieving direct trade access to Asia, particularly for spices, which were highly sought after in Europe, thus reflecting a blend of gaining glory and achieving silk trade rather than directly focusing on missionary efforts in the New World.