In Christopher Columbus's journals, he suggested to the king and queen of Spain that they focus on converting the peoples of the Americas because "in a short time you will end up having converted to our Holy Faith a multitude of peoples and acquired large dominions and great riches." How does this brief statement express the European goals for exploration? Why did the Europeans explore?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. the toppling of Saddam Hussein from power. b. the outburst of civil war in Iraq. c. a general belief that American military technology was superior. d. the achievement of President Bush's goal to restore the "status quo."