What were explorers trying to do?

Other European countries began to send explorers. Like Columbus, they were looking for gold, silver, silk and other valuables. They were also looking for new land to claim for their country. They soon discovered what Columbus had actually found was North America.

Explanation:

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a.. a conflict between her competing identities.. apex

states grant a variety of local governments power to meet residents’ needs (source: apex learning). hope this !