Fernando and Isabel sought to make a place for Spain in the markets of Asia by sponsoring Christopher Columbus's quest for a western route to China.

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Fernando and Isabel indeed sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage in the hope of finding a western route to Asia, specifically to China, to expand Spain's trade opportunities. However, Columbus instead encountered the Caribbean islands and the Americas, leading to the establishment of Spanish colonial rule in the New World.

Fernando and Isabel Sought to Make a Place for Spain