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Why did Columbus sail for Spain

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Because they funded his expedition for finding a new route to India

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I think it’s was because to command of three ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina, on a journey to find a western sea route to China, India, and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.
-but I’m not completely positive
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