WHAT WAS THE MAIN REASON COLUMBUS SAILED TO THE AMERICAS?

Question

1. HE WANTED TO FIND RICHES.
2. HE WANTED TO PROVE THAT THE WORLD WAS ROUNDD.
3. HE WANTED TO PROVE HIS SEAMANSHIP.
4. HE WANTED TO SEE INDIA.

Answer 1

The main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas was 4. He wanted to see India. Columbus was seeking a westward route to Asia, particularly to reach India and the lucrative spice trade. While he did hope to find riches along the way, his primary goal was to establish a faster trade route to the East.