He was in search of gold and riches.
5 years
The goal for the first voyage of Christopher Columbus was to reach the West Indies.
To reach the eastern indies
Spices in Asia.
1451 was the first expedition christopher Columbus made
To find gold and visit the motherland
His wife was Dona Felipa.
On his first voyage, Jacques Cartier had the goal of finding a western passage to the markets of Asia as well as lands and islands where gold and other precious things would be found. On his third voyage, he was looking for the 'Kingdom of Saguenay.'
he wanted spices
to start a colony that would bring profits to Spain
The goal for Ferdinand Magellan's voyage in 1519 was to find a way to get to the Indies from Europe. He succeeded by sailing around the tip of Africa.
King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain agreed to finance Christopher Columbus's voyage. They were motivated by the desire to find a westward route to Asia for trade, as well as to spread Christianity and enhance Spain’s influence and power. Their support led to Columbus's first expedition in 1492, which ultimately resulted in the discovery of the Americas.