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Why did Christopher Columbus cross the ocean and find North America?
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∙ 13y ago
he was trying to find a new route to the indies
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Was christopher Columbus the first person to cross the Atlantic for England?
No, Columbus sailed for Spain
Wha ocean did Christopher Columbus cross?
The Atlantic Ocean.
How long did it take for Christopher Columbus to cross the Altantic Ocean?
Figure it Out!!
Did Columbus use a sextant?
Yes Christopher Columbus did use a sextant along with a compass, ampoletta, and a cross staff.
Was the Pinta was the ship that Columbus used to discover America?
Christopher Columbus used three ships to cross the Atlantic and discover America. They were the Nina, Santa Maria, and La Pinta. La Pinta was the fastest of the three ships, and was the one which carried Rodrigo de Triana, who first sighted America.
What was christopher Columbus's flag ship called?
His flags name was Columbus Flag!!:) It has an F, a cross and a Y on it.!:)
Was Christopher Columbus the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean non-stop?
I'm not quite sure what you mean by nonstop but he was the first to cross the Atlantic
What countries would you cross from north America to South America?
you would cross mexico to get to south america.
What ocean did Columbus cross to find America?
The Atlantic ocean.
What ocean do you cross to get from Boston to amstersdam?
Boston is in North America, and Amsterdam is in Europe. To get from North America to Europe, you must cross the Atlantic Ocean.
If you are traveling from North America to Europe will you cross the equtaor?
Because North America and Europe are both in the northern hemisphere, there would be no need to cross the equator.
Who did Christopher Columbus cross the Atlantic Ocean with?
Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean with a crew of sailors. The exact number is not known, but it is believed to have been around 90 men. They sailed in three ships: the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Niña.
