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Why did Europeans try to find a sea route to Asia during the exploration of the Americas?

A to teach Asian nations how to build bigger ships
B to create a cheaper way to get spices and silk
C to find a path by which to conquer Asian nations
D to introduce the Native Americans to the people in Asia

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Answer:

The correct answer is:

-B

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test and got it right.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Christopher Columbus's original purpose for traveling through the Atlantic was to find a new trade route to India.

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