Columbus convinced Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain to fund his 1492 voyage by claiming that ... ? A: it would bring Spain wealth power and prestige. B: he would discover a new continent. C: he would find a northwest passage through North America. D: it would prove that there was global warming.

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Columbus convinced Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain to fund his 1492 voyage by claiming that ... ? A: it would bring Spain wealth power and prestige. B: he would discover a new continent. C: he would find a northwest passage through North America. D: it would prove that there was global warming.

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The answer is A. There were a few reasons why King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella upheld the voyage of Columbus. There was a conviction that a shorter course to Asia existed. Spain had a solid enthusiasm for exchanging with Asia. In the event that they could find a shorter course to Asia, it would give Spain leverage in exchanging with Asia.

There additionally was the likelihood the Columbus may find puts that were rich in minerals and assets.