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What was Columbus looking for when he sailed from Europe in 1492
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What was Columbus looking for when he sailed from Europe in 1492

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He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he accidentally stumbled upon the Americas.

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Columbus was looking for an ocean route to Asia. Whilst trying to do so, he set foot on America.

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