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Who sent christopher columbus to find the northwest passage?
Columbus undertook the expedition under his own direction, but was financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
Who were Isabella and Ferdinand?
Isabella and Ferdinand were the queen and king of Spain. They financed Christopher Columbus' voyage to America after his own government would not.
Why did the king and queen of Spain refuse to help Columbus and then later changed their minds?
Spanish Monarchs were having the Reconquista. Which was the centuries-long struggle to make the Moors leave Spain.
What country did Francisco Vasquez do Coronado want to discover?
he wanted to claim southwwest united states ,but he did it for his own country spain.
What did Columbus call the people in the Caribbean islands after he landed?
Most of the Caribbean Islands had indigenous people who lived on each island well before Columbus ever arrived. Each people had their own name.
If you discovered an island could you claim your own sovereignty or would your home country gain sovereignty?
You could technically declare sovereignty, but your home country would simply claim it over you; the island would become part of your home country, as you have no means of overruling them.
What were Columbus's main concerns and founding a colony on Hispaniola?
Columbus's main concerns in founding a colony on Hispaniola included establishing a profitable settlement to secure Spain's financial interests and solidifying his own legacy as an explorer. He aimed to exploit the island's resources, particularly gold, to fund further expeditions and ensure royal favor. Additionally, he faced challenges related to the treatment of indigenous populations, conflicts with local tribes, and the need to maintain supplies and support from Spain. These factors compounded the difficulties of establishing a stable and sustainable colony.
What country Columbus explored for?
In 1492-1504. He "discovered" Hispaniola and he also traveled West Africa. Since 1492 he sought a westward route to East Asia.
Is Spain part of Britain?
No, Spain is not part of Britain. Spain is a sovereign country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, while Britain refers to the island that includes England, Scotland, and Wales. They are separate nations with their own governments and cultures.
Was Columbus on his own?
No. He was sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella, King and Queen of Spain, and sailed to the New World with several ships' full of crews. No. He was sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella, King and Queen of Spain, and sailed to the New World with several ships' full of crews.
What is the claim?
to own
Does Magellan has the right to claim the Philippines for Spain?
From his point of view, he had permission from the King, who was given authority by the Pope, to do exactly what he did. From the point of view of the Filipino people, of course he did not have the right to claim ownership of a country 10,000 miles away with its own languages and cultures.
