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What was Ferdinand Magellan's main goal for his 1519 Spanish expedition?

  • Discovering America

  • Circumnavigating the globe

  • Opening a maritime trade route

  • Finding the Fountain of Youth

Answer

Ferdinand Magellan's main goal for his 1519 Spanish expedition was to open a maritime trade route to the East Indies across the Pacific Ocean. This would allow for easier access to valuable spices and other goods from Asia.
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