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What was Almagro's primary motivation in his explorations?

  • Scientific research

  • Religious conversion

  • Wealth and territory

  • Cultural exchange

Answer

Wealth and territory were Almagro's primary motivations. He sought riches and the expansion of Spanish control in the New World. Almagro's expeditions were driven by the desire to acquire gold, silver, and other valuable resources, as well as to establish Spanish settlements and extend the reach of the Spanish Empire.
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