Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand paid for exploration to cross the Atlantic Ocean because they wanted to(1 point) Responses conquer the Caribbean Islands. conquer the Caribbean Islands. show that they could use Portuguese sailing technologies. show that they could use Portuguese sailing technologies. build on existing trade relationships in the Western Hemisphere. build on existing trade relationships in the Western Hemisphere. find a new route to trade with Asian nations.

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Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand paid for exploration to cross the Atlantic Ocean primarily because they wanted to find a new route to trade with Asian nations. Their sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyages was motivated by the desire to establish a westward route to access the lucrative trade in spices and other goods from Asia.