What was the main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas?

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He wanted to find riches.
He wanted to find riches.

He wanted to prove that the world was round.
He wanted to prove that the world was round.

He wanted to prove his seamanship.
He wanted to prove his seamanship.

He wanted to see India.

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The main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas was that he wanted to find riches. While he believed he could reach Asia (specifically India) by sailing west, his primary motivation included the prospect of acquiring wealth and resources.