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In his letter to the king of Spain what did Columbus claim to have discovered?
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Who was the first person to claim lands in the Americans for Spain and was one of the most important European Explorers was?
Christopher Columbus
What was Francisco Pizarro's claim to fame?
his claim to fame was being cristephor Columbus friend
Who discovered Paris?
Paris was at first just a settlement along a river in the stone age, and evolved since. Hence nobody can claim to have discovered it.
Why did the Spanish explore the new world in the 1500?
well Some came to America to find a shorter distance from Spain to Why_did_Spanish_explorers_come_to_America, such as Christopher Columbus. Others came to find for "Cities of Gold" such as Hernán Cortez & Francisco Pizarro. Others came as a missionary mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity such as Serra Junipero. Most of these explorers would also claim the land they found to be property of the Spanish land
Why was Spain's ownership of the worlds larget overseas holdings important?
The early Spanish conquistadors and explorers had a jump start on the other European powers. Spain was able to claim huge stakes of territory. However, with that said, the silver and gold discoveries, either stolen from Natives or mined by the Spanish were important for the wealth of Spain's huge colonial empire.
Who did Christopher Columbus claim this land for?
Spain.
What year did Christopher Columbus claim Cuba for Spain?
1492.
What island did Columbus claim for Spain?
Christopher Columbus' voyage landed him on the island of Hispaniola. He called the island "Isla Santa" and claimed it for Spain.
When did Spain first make its claim on America?
When Columbus landed in 1492.
Who was the first person to claim lands in America for Spain?
Christopher Columbus
Which country did Columbus claim San Salvador?
All I know is that Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain
What European country did Columbus claim the island where he landed?
Christopher Columbus claimed the island where he landed, which is now known as San Salvador, on behalf of the Crown of Spain.
How did Spain establish territoral claims in the Caribbean and south America?
Spain established territorial claims in the Caribbean and South America through a combination of exploration, conquest, and colonization. They sent expeditions led by explorers like Christopher Columbus and Hernan Cortes, who claimed lands on behalf of the Spanish crown. They established settlements and missions, and defeated indigenous peoples and rival European powers to solidify their territorial control. The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 also divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal, giving Spain a legal basis for its territorial claims in the region.
Is the island Columbus claim is own by Spain?
its call thw island of the tbh people
What was the purpose of Columbus first?
The purpose of his first voyage was to find the Indies and claim it for Spain.
Who European explore who was the first person to claim land in the Americas for Spain?
Christopher Columbus
What is his name who discovered chocolate?
The first European who can rightly claim the "discovery" of cocoa is Christopher Columbus in 1502.
