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During the 1400s, Portugal and Spain both explored the Atlantic Ocean to establish direct routes to Asia. Most European trade with Asia took place in the Mediterranean region at that time. What was one factor that led Portugal and Spain to explore along the Atlantic Ocean to achieve their goal?

Portuguese and Spanish ships could not travel long distances.

B Muslim and Italian merchants dominated trade in the Mediterranean.

C Chinese and Indian ships had already traveled to the Atlantic region for trade.

D They believed that trading for goods in the Americas would be more rewarding.