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How did christopher Columbus and his crew overcome food shortage?
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∙ 9y ago
They stored their food in earthenware jugs and in wooden casks. They also stored in other containers but i am not aware of them so you can google that and probably find the answer there.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoAccording to Historians, Christopher Columbus and his crew overcame food shortages by trading with the Taino Indians. The Indians provided the entourage with corn, cassava and potatoes to help with their shortage of food supplies.
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∙ 9y agoColumbus and his men ran out of food during their 1492 voyage because he miscalculated the distance of the trip. This was a fairly common problem during early oceanic voyages.
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∙ 14y agoThey never did run out of food. They got low on the dried beef, hard tack, and dried peas they ate everyday, but didn't run out. They were only at sea 32 days before they spotted land.
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How did christopher and his crew overcome food shortage?
According to Historians, Christopher Columbus and his crew overcame food shortages by trading with the Taino Indians. The Indians provided the entourage with corn, cassava and potatoes to help with their shortage of food supplies.
How did Christopher Columbus convince a crew to join him?
Christopher Columbus lied to his crew about the distance.
What columbus' crew threatened if he didn't turn back?
Christopher Columbus's crew threatened to mutiny and throw him overboard if he did not turn back. Christopher Columbus was able to change their mind and they continued their exploration.
What advantage did Christopher Columbus have over the enemies?
Columbus and his crew had guns and the native tribes did not.
What were some obstacles to explorations Christopher Columbus had?
no maps and frightened crew
How did christopher and his crew overcome food shortage?
According to Historians, Christopher Columbus and his crew overcame food shortages by trading with the Taino Indians. The Indians provided the entourage with corn, cassava and potatoes to help with their shortage of food supplies.
How did Christopher Columbus convince a crew to join him?
Christopher Columbus lied to his crew about the distance.
How was Christopher Columbus's crew?
cool
What columbus' crew threatened if he didn't turn back?
Christopher Columbus's crew threatened to mutiny and throw him overboard if he did not turn back. Christopher Columbus was able to change their mind and they continued their exploration.
Did christopher Columbus sleep in the same place as his crew?
no
Was Christopher Columbus good to his crew?
yes christopher treated his crew very well, he gave them time out and fed them well
What advantage did Christopher Columbus have over the enemies?
Columbus and his crew had guns and the native tribes did not.
Who sponsored the exploration of Christopher Columbus and his crew of?
Their sponsor was McDonalds
What were the religions of Christopher Columbus' crew?
Roman Catholic. (Christian)
Was Christopher Columbus's crew fearful out in the uncharted Atlantic?
Yes. His crew almost threw him overboard.
What problems did Christopher Columbus have?
he got into fights with his crew when he reached America!
Did christopher Columbus's crew members get diseases?
measles mumps and smallpox
