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All the goodies back then, like spices, gold, purple fabrics, and so forth were found in Asia - Indian and China, mainly. To get there, you had to sail all the way around Africa, which was a long and dangerous trip. Columbus was paid to sail west and get to China and India the other way. People did not know about North and South America back then, and did not know how very wide the Pacific Ocean was, so their plan did not work.
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What European country did Christopher Columbus sail?
Spain. ;)
What was the reason Columbus was so determined to sail westward across the Atlantic?
To see if the world was flat
What year did Columbus sail for the indies?
Christopher Columbus set sail in the year of 1492
When did Columbus end sail?
Chirstopher Columbus stop sailing in 1506.
Who was talavera during christopher Columbus?
He did not want Columbus to sail west
What European country did Columbus sail?
France
What European country did Christopher Columbus sail?
Spain. ;)
The European who discovered the Americas as a result of his attempt to sail west to reach the markets in the east?
Christopher Columbus.
What was the reason Columbus was so determined to sail westward across the Atlantic?
To see if the world was flat
Who is the Leader of the first Europeans to visit the Americas?
Christopher Columbus is the first European to sail to the America's.
What year did Columbus sail for the indies?
Christopher Columbus set sail in the year of 1492
Where did Columbus try to sail?
Columbus tried to sail to Asia, but found unknown land.
What day did Christopher Columbus sail?
he sail in 1492
What were the the 3 main ships columbus set sail with?
In 1492, Columbus' main ships were the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He embarked on his expedition on August 3, 1492 and landed on Hispaniola on October 11,1492.
Which Genoese mariner and ship's captain became the first European during the age of exploration to sail directly from Europe to the Americas?
Christopher Columbus.
Did Columbus sail for Vikings?
No, he did not.
Did Christopher Columbus sail by boat?
Yes he did sail by boat
