Christopher Columbus
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- Columbus told his idea to the Spanish Monarch,which actually interested them but they declined since they were in the middle of war.It wasn’t until 1492 where they funded Columbus for his voyage under three conditions:Spread Christianity, bring back riches, and expand their empire
- After we’re done withthis war we’ll fundyou
- We should sail West!
- Columbus was traveling a lot to look for many trades.While on his journey,Columbus learned more about theAtlantic current flowing East and West.There was a war with the Middle East making it more difficult to sail to India and Asia. Columbus thought of a new route to get to his destination. Though his idea was rejected by many people
- Columbus left with permission from the court on August to start.He sailed with three ships:Santa Maria,Pinta, and the Niña.He sailed for 36 days across the Atlantic and landed in the Bahamas.Columbus met timid natives who greeted them.Columbus traded with the natives and noticed the gold jewelry, one of the reasons he believed he made it to Asia
- I reached Asia!
- Why is he here?
- Columbus was sure there was more gold than the natives had so he enslaved them and made them mine for gold and forced them to rebuild the settlement.Columbus went to Spain and was in charge of a new voyage.When he arrived back he found the settlement destroyed and his crew dead
- You will find megold and make me rich!!
- what is he talking about?!
- Columbus never fulfilled the conditions Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand had ordered.Despite making three voyages he laws no longer funded by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand
- We’re no longer funding you!
- But I reached Asia!I don’t deserve this!!
- Due to Columbus mismanaging Hispaniola, Columba’s was arrested.He lost his titles, his wealth, and he had an unsuccessful voyage.In Spain,1504, Columbus was disillusioned and was bitter that he wasn’t being treated like he should’ve been.In 1506, Columbus died, believing he found Asia
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