Which of the following were reasons for Columus's first voyage from Spain? Select the TWO that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery
He sought to bring back Native Americans for slavery

Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions
Spain wanted to discover new cultures and religions

Spain wanted to control the spice trade.
Spain wanted to control the spice trade.

He went in search of an easier route to Asia.

Answer 1

The two reasons for Columbus's first voyage from Spain are:

1. He went in search of an easier route to Asia.
2. Spain wanted to control the spice trade.

These motivations were linked to the broader context of European exploration at the time, where there was a significant interest in finding new trade routes, particularly to access valuable commodities like spices.