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Queen Isabella financed Columbus's voyages primarily to find a new trade route to Asia, aiming to access valuable spices and riches. Additionally, she sought to expand Spanish influence and territory, particularly after the Reconquista and the desire to spread Christianity. Columbus's promise of bringing wealth and glory to Spain, along with the potential to establish a direct route to the East, convinced her to support his expedition.

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