Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand paid for exploration to cross the Atlantic Ocean primarily to find a new route to trade with Asian nations. This was motivated by the desire to access the lucrative trade in spices, silks, and other valuable goods from Asia, bypassing the overland routes controlled by rival powers.
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Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand paid for exploration to cross the Atlantic Ocean because they wanted to(1 point)
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build on existing trade relationships in the Western Hemisphere.
build on existing trade relationships in the Western Hemisphere.
show that they could use Portuguese sailing technologies.
show that they could use Portuguese sailing technologies.
find a new route to trade with Asian nations.
find a new route to trade with Asian nations.
conquer the Caribbean Islands.
conquer the Caribbean Islands.
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