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What issues drove Christopher Columbus to search for, and then take possession of the Indies?
Much like the man himself, the issues that drove Christopher Columbus to search for and take possession of the Indies is shrouded in controversy. Whilst it is true that his desire to find a western sea route to the riches of Asia were his primary motivation, it is far too simplistic to argue that a lust for material gain was his sole objective, as many biased historians would argue. Rather, Christopher Columbus was influenced to go to sea for a host of reasons. The traditional historian's argument that the Columbian exploration of the Indies was motivated by "God, gold, and glory" appears to encapsulate Columbus's drive. Despite our contemporary skepticism of religious motivation, Columbus's "Enterprise of the Indies" had a strong Christian influence. The desire to spread Christianity to "all peoples, races, tribes, and tongues" appears to be a dominant theme in Columbus's journal.......
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