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To prove that the earth was round and find a direct route from Europe to India going West. When he came to America he thought he was in Eastern India. That's why he called the inhabitants 'Indians'. He also wanted to find Cathay which is known as China in the present day because India has more gold and silver, spices but China had the most Silk.

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