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Around the time of Galileo, there was a strong following of Catholicism in Europe. Galileo agreed with Copernicus that the Earth revolved around the sun instead of the Earth being the center of the universe (which is what the Catholics preached). Galileo also had a fan base, and whatever he said they believed. Since he agreed with Copernicus, the Pope threatened to torture him if he published his agreement and beliefs.
Basically there were to factions at this time period (late 1500's-early 1600's).
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoHe didn't want to "find America". In fact, he had no idea that it existed and how big the world really was. His maps were wrong, so he went west to go East. He never knew about North America and didn't realize how wrong he was in his calculations. The rest of Spain had no idea about Columbus and his fame came about years after his death. In fact, in his life he was considered a failure and died broke. His son sued the crown to fulfill the contract he made with him.
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∙ 10y agothey were happy about it. they were happy that they found a "new world" and new land.
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∙ 11y agothey did not believe him and thaught he was a lier
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∙ 12y agoThe Europeans were suprised.
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How did Spain react after Columbus returned home from his voyage?
They were all cheering for Columbus and were exited to see what Columbus brought back from the new world
What impact did Columbus' voyages have on native Americans?
Columbus showed the Europeans the way to the Americas
Why historians describe the contact between Europeans and Native Americans as a Columbian Exchange?
Because the era started with the first voyage of Columbus after whom it is named.
What year did Columbus have his historic voyage?
When Columbus went on his voyage it was 1492.
What Country did Columbus start his voyage?
The voyage for which Christopher Columbus is most famous was for the country of Spain. Queen Isabella, against the advise of her advisers, funded this voyage by Columbus.
How did Europeans respond to news of Columbus voyage?
The Europeans were suprised.
How did European's respond to news of Columbus's first voyage?
The Europeans were suprised.
How did Columbus voyage inspire europeans?
they wanted to find riches and also wanted to settle.
How did Spain react after Columbus returned home from his voyage?
They were all cheering for Columbus and were exited to see what Columbus brought back from the new world
What di 15th century europeans not know existed at the time of Columbus' first voyage?
girls
How did Columbus's Voyage effect the Europeans?
other nations in Europe worked to profit from the new worlds as spain did
How did Columbus's voyage effect Europeans?
other nations in Europe worked to profit from the new worlds as Spain did
What did 15Th century europeans not know exsited at the time of Columbus's first voyage?
people existed on the other side
When was Columbus's first voyage to Spain?
Columbus first voyage
What impact did Columbus' voyages have on native Americans?
Columbus showed the Europeans the way to the Americas
How were Europeans able to become leaders in world trade and extend their influences across the Atlantic?
Christopher Columbus voyage for a sea route to Asia
What is the ISBN of The Last Voyage of Columbus?
The ISBN of The Last Voyage of Columbus is 0759513767.
