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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