The primary reason Spanish explorers sailed the Atlantic Ocean was to __________.
A. measure the actual size of the Atlantic Ocean
B. bring more slaves back to Spain
C. find more gold on the other side of the Atlantic
D. find a shorter route to the East Indies
Answer: D
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