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that you could get to the orient faster by sailing west than by sailing around Africa

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What was Christopher Columbus mission in the beginning of his trip?

He was trying to prove that the earth was flat


What did Columbus set out to prove?

Columbus originally was determined to prove that


When did Vespucci prove columbus wrong?

in 1563


Why did Christopher Columbus have his voyage?

To prove the world was round


What idea did Columbus prove wrong?

The earth is flat


What was Columbus looking for when he crossed the Atlantic ocean?

columbus sail to find the Origin (india and china) he wanted to prove the earth was round and that you could get to the Origin by sailing west..... in that time england wanted spices from the origin and most countries were trying to find trade routes including england.


Is there prove that someone might have killed Christopher Columbus?

No. Christopher Columbus simply died from a heart attack


What year did Vespucci prove Columbus wrong'?

Amerigo Vespucci proved Columbus wrong in the year 1497.


What was Cristopher Columbus trying to do?

He was trying to sail the ocean blue.


What idea did Columbus's voyage prove wrong.?

The earth is flat


Why is the Columbus circle named after cristofer Columbus?

Because he was the first civilized man to prove the existence of the Americas. It is named after him.


Why did Christopher Columbus want to make a trip?

to prove that the Earth was round.