Which motivation drive columbus's pursuit of a westward sea route from europe to asia?
a) the impassable mountains and desert along the eastward land route
b) the need to find a northwest passage to the pacific
c) the interest in exploring new continents to the west
d) the desire to find a sea route to asia before the portuguese

The date a source was created is considered part of its historical context intended audience purpose point of view

Word does jefferson use in opening of the second paragraph that means "obvious? "

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.