Christopher Columbus wanted to reach Asia by? Finding the Northwest Passage.

Sailing around the cape of Good Hope.

Sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean.

Sailing around the tip of South America.

Which answer best describes the main purpose of the monroe doctrine? a to establish fixed borders in the western territories b to keep europe from further colonizing the western hemisphere c to limit the ability of the free states to protect runaway slaves d to promote settlement of the louisiana purchase