What was the main motivating factor of Christopher Columbus's and Vasco da Gama's maritime voyages?(1 point) Responses Columbus wanted to acquire Portuguese territories and da Gama wanted to gain Spanish territories. Columbus wanted to acquire Portuguese territories and da Gama wanted to gain Spanish territories. Columbus wanted to gain access to the spice trade and da Gama wanted to gain access to the silk trade. Columbus wanted to gain access to the spice trade and da Gama wanted to gain access to the silk trade. Columbus wanted to gain access to the Indian Ocean and da Gama waned to gain access to the New World. Columbus wanted to gain access to the Indian Ocean and da Gama waned to gain access to the New World. Columbus wanted to be the first explorer to sail around Africa and da Gama wanted to claim glory.

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The correct response is: Columbus wanted to gain access to the spice trade and da Gama wanted to gain access to the silk trade.

Columbus sought a westward route to Asia to access the lucrative spice trade, while Vasco da Gama aimed to establish a sea route to India, which was known for its silk and spices.