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Why did Christopher Columbus believe that he landed in the West Indies when he reached the Americas?
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Why did Christopher Columbus believe that he landed in the West Indies when he reached the Americas?

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In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far west. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.

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