Columbus originally set sail to find a quicker route to India.
He wanted to find a route that would result in direct trade in India for the Spanish, which would inevitably bring the Spanish more wealth, power, and worldly presence. In extension, it would also result in Columbus becoming more wealthy and more influential as a person.
Christopher Columbus was sailing for Portugal in search of India looking for great riches and wealth.
Columbus, and his crew sailing on three ships left Spain and sailed west hoping to discover new lands, wealth, and cultures.
Christopher Columbus set sail in the year of 1492
Columbus tried to sail to Asia, but found unknown land.
he sail in 1492
No, he did not.
Yes he did sail by boat
Christopher Columbus loved to sail.
To where did Columbus sail hoping to find a new route to Asia?
in 1492
1492
1492