Question

What was Columbus' original purpose for sailing west? Did he reach his goal?

Answer 1

No

Step-by-step explanation:

The purpose of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage was to find a shorter route to Asia. Of course, Columbus failed in this attempt. Instead of finding Asia, he found the “New World.” During Columbus’s time, trade between Europe and Asia was extremely lucrative.

Answer 2

Columbus’ reason to sail west was because he wanted to find a new route to India, China and all the spice lands.