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Who was trying to find a sea route to China when they discovered America?
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john Cabot tried to find new sea route to China so the merchnats would not have to pay the Turks taxes
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Where was Columbus trying to find a fast route to when he discovered America?
India
What did Christopher Columbus actuallaly discover?
Christopher Columbus was trying to discover a new way to China, but instead of sailing to China he accidentially discovered South America. BUT... he was a failure because the Vikings discovered South America not Columbus, he lied to the King and Queen of Spain saying that he discovered a new route to China so he was arrested and killed. I hope i help you a little... Thanks!
What are facts on Zheng He?
He discovered a route from China to India.
What western route was Jacques Cartier trying to reach?
he was trying to reach china
Were was Vespucci trying to go?
He was trying to find a new, faster route to China for the trading companies.
What was the purpose of columbus voyage?
He was trying to find a different route to India, and he ''found'' what is modern day America .
Who is the Famous Italian Mariner who discovered the New World while searching for a route to China?
Columbus
Looking for only spices he discovered a bonanza of forests rivers animals and minerals instead?
Christopher Columbus
Why did Cristopher Columbus land on America?
He was seeking a western route to China and India.
Why did Christopher Columbus discover in America?
Columbus was looking for a route across the Atlantic Ocean to India and reached the Caribbean instead. His discovery was a mistake, and although Vikings had come to North America from Europe several hundred years earlier, Columbus is still credited by some with having discovered America.
Who discovered the sea route Europe to America?
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India from Europe through the Cape of Good Hope.
Did Columbus find Asia by sailing west?
He never reached Asia. He accidentally discovered the Americas.
