The main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas was that "he wanted to find riches." While he also sought a westward route to India for trade purposes, the prospect of wealth from new trade routes and resources was a significant motivation for his voyages.
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.
He wanted to see India.
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