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Columbus tried to convey the Americas as an exotic, interesting place. He wanted to report back favorably to the Spanish who funded his journey, and entice the Spanish to come to America and colonize or explore.

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Which Continent was Columbus trying to get to?

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How did Columbus happen to land on the Americas?

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Did Columbus find Asia by sailing west?

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Where was Christopher Columbus trying to get to from the Caribbean sea?

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What was christophere Columbus original intention n he reached in 1492 Americas?

well he was to tired so he was just trying to find it for land food drinks and so he could accomplish his mission


Why was the King of Spain happy when Christopher Columbus discovered India?

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