The king and queen of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella, sent Columbus on a voyage primarily to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to Asia. They were interested in finding a westward route to Asia to establish trade routes for valuable goods such as spices and silk, as well as to spread Christianity. Columbus's proposal to find a new route was motivated by the desire for wealth and trade opportunities.
Why did the king and queen of Spain send Columbus on a voyage?
to search for gold in Africa
to establish a navigation school
to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to Asia
to develop trade with the Iroquois people
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