What was the primary reason Spanish explorers sailed the Atlantic Ocean?
A. to measure the actual size of the Atlantic Ocean
B. to bring more slaves back to Spain
C. to find more gold on the other side of the Atlantic
D. to find a shorter route to the East Indies
E. to learn more about the sea life in the Atlantic
Answer: D
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In addition to her work assisting freedmen and freedwomen, Harriet Tubman also worked to
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