When we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. I called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest,…asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all I was taking possession of this island for their Lord and Lady the King and Queen.…Soon many of the islanders gathered round us. I could see that they were people who would be more easily converted to our Holy Faith by love than by coercion.”

Question

Using the excerpt from Christopher Columbus’s journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s motivations were different?

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Responses

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct

Answer 1

trade routes and territorial claims, whereas da Gama focused on establishing trade networks in the East.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus sought to spread Christianity, gain new territories, and find a westward route to Asia, whereas da Gama aimed to establish a direct trade route to India for spices.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus’s primary aim was to discover new lands and convert indigenous peoples, while da Gama was focused on securing trade routes and economic gains.

Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus's motivations were centered around discovery and conversion, whereas da Gama was more focused on commerce and wealth.