what were the motives of columbus and his exploration of the new world?

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anonymous · Answer

He wanted gold, spices, and glory. He did want to spread Christianity for he believed in an idea that the Earth was about to end soon. So he decided to try and convert as many people as possible in order to "save" their souls.

wach · Answer

What they said ^ 
His motives were more economic than anything else - he actually miscalculated the circumference of Earth, and, thinking he'd land in India, ended up 'discovering' North America.

anonymous · Answer

lol isnt it the guy people made a song out of ...Christopher Columbus was a great man he came to America on a what ???? lol

anonymous · Answer

@wach lol he was greedy and a little discombabulated

wach · Answer

Yeah. He was actually kind of stupid. And sort of a jerk. XD

anonymous · Answer

lol from my understanding from other resources  l believe he was infact stupid