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Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain because he was looking for a direct route to India and the far east to shorten the distance for trade with the east. He was unaware that two continents lay in his path.

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What States did Christopher Columbus explore?

Christopher Columbus explored Florida or off the east coast


Did Christopher Columbus explore west africa?

No.


Who paid christopher Columbus to explore and why did he have to explore?

the catholic monarchs of Spain


Why did Christopher Columbus explore?

Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.


What year did Christopher Columbus Explore?

1234-1341

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Where did Christopher Columbus explore in Texas?

Christopher Columbus did not explore Texas


What region of the Western Hemisphere did Christopher Columbus explore?

Christopher Columbus explored the northeast coast of Cuba and the northern coast of Hispaniola. At first he believed he had reached the East Indies.


Did Christopher Columbus explore France?

No he did not explore France.


What did Christopher Columbus do for living?

explore


What States did Christopher Columbus explore?

Christopher Columbus explored Florida or off the east coast


What did Christopher Columbus do during his lifetime?

explore


Did Christopher Columbus explore west africa?

No.


Who paid christopher Columbus to explore and why did he have to explore?

the catholic monarchs of Spain


Why did Christopher Columbus explore?

Christopher Columbus was actually looking for a shorter route to Asia.


How did Christopher Columbus explore?

he did not actually explore what he wanted but he explored lots of things


Why did christopher Columbus explore Italy?

i dont think he did explore italy- peace -


When did the Tudor explorers explore?

after Christopher Columbus found the West Indies.