Amerigo Vespucci’s primary goal was to explore and chart new lands across the Atlantic Ocean. He aimed to discover new trade routes and gather information about the geography and indigenous peoples of the newly discovered territories. Vespucci’s voyages contributed significantly to the understanding that the lands discovered by Christopher Columbus were part of a separate continent, which was later named America in his honor.
Vespucci’s explorations were driven by a combination of scientific curiosity and the desire for economic gain. He sought to map the coastlines and document the natural resources of the new lands, which could be valuable for trade and colonization. His detailed accounts and maps provided Europeans with a clearer picture of the New World, influencing future explorations and the eventual colonization of the Americas.