Queen Isabel was motivated to support Columbus's first voyage west because
A) She hoped Columbus could get a foothold to trade with the East.
B) She had money to invest in a venture that would strengthen Spain's position in the world.
C) She was desperate to prevent her newly unified country from falling into economic dependence.
D) Each statement is correct.

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Queen Isabel was motivated by all of these reasons. She hoped that Columbus could find a new trade route to Asia, which would strengthen Spain's position in the world and prevent the country from becoming economically dependent on other European powers. Additionally, she had money to invest in the venture.

Queen Isabel Was Motivated to Support Columbus's First Voyage West