Why did the catholic church express interest in the exploration of foreign lands? (5 points) 1.the catholic church was interested in gaining new converts to the religion. 2.the catholic church had a large financial interest in controlling trade routes. 3.the catholic church was in competition with protestants over trade routes. 4.the catholic church thought exploration was the best way to prevent heresy.

The answer is 1.

by converting the natives of the new regions

I think the answer is either 1 or 3

abraham lincoln was the president of usa and he had asked the audience to make a pledge on equality.

his pledge was:

“it is my earnest desire to know the will of the providence.”

lincoln also had hatred for people who condoned and practiced slavery and so he pledged:

""and if i can learnt what it is i can do it"" this is another pledge by abraham to reassure the congregation on how to deal with the providence will.

explanation:

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