Which motivation helped drive Columbus's pursuit of a westward sea route from Europe to Asia?

History

2 answers:

Lorico [155]3 years ago

5 0

<span>D) the desire to find a sea route to Asia before the Portuguese</span>

DaniilM [7]3 years ago

4 0

The correct answer is D) The desire to find a sea route to Asia before the Portuguese.

Christopher Columbus estimated that he could sucessfully navigate a voyage to Asia. This was significant because a trade route to Asia would allow a country access to rare and precious resources.

After getting support from Spain for this endeavor, Columbus sailed out hoping to reach Asia to establish a consistent trade. This trade would greatly reduce the price of resources that Europeans bought if it happened. However, Columbus stumbled upon the Americas, changing the course of world history forever.

You might be interested in

The settlements of new netherlands were lost to what colonial power in 1664?

Marina CMI [18]

Im pretty sure its the Dutch, but if not, im sorry for wasting your time.

3 0

3 years ago

2. Alexander Hamilton stated that the fundamental deficiencies of the Articles of Conferation are

LekaFEV [45]

A.

Hope this helps :)

3 0

3 years ago

The explorations of Francis Drake, James Cook, and George Vancouver gave what country a claim to Oregon?

Andreyy89

I believe the answer to this question is Great Britain.

6 0

4 years ago

This is the name of the African American people who live along the South Carolina and Georgia coast, and whose culture is a mixt

34kurt

Answer:

Gullah

Explanation:

Another name for them was "geechees". They lived in the SC coastal regions and in GA. I lived near Sapelo Island in McIntosh County GA. My students would get on the ferry in the morning tot come to school. I had students that were only in middle school and they were allowed to drive on the island. Great people and so loyal and tight knit group. Beautiful Culture.

7 0

3 years ago

Who helped people a place to live during the great depression

alukav5142 [94]

In the United States it was largely private companies and religious institutions that helped people find housing during the Great Depression, since for a long time the government was ineffectual in this regard.

4 0

3 years ago