Question

What was Columbus's goal when he set out:

to explore the Atlantic Ocean
to find Watling Island
to convince Ferdinand and Isabella to fund his explorations
to find a new route to the rich East Indies

Answer 1

Answer:

Goal

Explanation:

The primary goal of Columbus's expedition was to find riches and conquer and exploit the new lands. Although various indigenous peoples had been settled in the Americas long before Columbus arrived, Columbus's goal was to pillage the land for riches regardless of who stood in his way.