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Was Columbus typical of explorers during that time or did other explorers have different or additional motives?

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He was a typical explorer. He would explore for three main reasons mother countries explored, gold, god and glory. To find wealth in spices and precious metals, to spread his catholic religion, and to find glory in his adventures.

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