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He was looking for a water route to Asia, wanted riches, and fame.

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His journey wasn't to discover America. He was going to India. He just thought it was India.

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Q: Why did christopher Columbus go on his main voyage was it to discover America?
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What voyage did Christopher Columbus discover America?

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