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He was searching for a shorter route to India so the cost of trade could be cut.

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What year did Columbus sail for the indies?

Christopher Columbus set sail in the year of 1492


What are the different reasons that explorers set sail?

Columbus set sail to find another route to the east Indies.Giovanni set sail because he wanted to explore. Samuel set sail because he wanted what Columbus wanted.Henry set sail he wanted to see the new world.


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What explorer set sail to the ocean blue?

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What ships did Columbus sail on?

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