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The European powers were trading heavily with the West Indies (Pacific). At the time of Columbus' first voyage all trade was overland through the Middle East with intermediaries between the Europeans and the sources of the merchandise they sought. That made trade very slow, unpredictable, and expensive. If they could reach the source of the things they sought by sea, and not trade through intermediaries, they could buy exactly what they wanted, when they wanted it, and not pay the markup incurred by using traders as intermediaries. They were not looking for new lands, in fact they had no idea all that land existed. They were trying to improve an already existing business.
The country that could find a direct route to the far east would have an advantage over all the other countries trading with the East. That is what Spain was looking for, an advantage over all the others. They got lucky and found a lot more. In fact, a direct route to the West Indies wasn't found until 4 years after Columbus discovered the new world.
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What catholic monarchs supported columbus' voyage?
Spain
Who paid christopher Columbus to explore and why did he have to explore?
the catholic monarchs of Spain
What is Christopher Columbus's natonality?
Christopher Columbus is from Genoa, Italy, so he was Italian. He sailed to the Americas for Spain, though, because Spain's monarchs were willing to finance the voyages.
What country did chrisopher Columbus receive his ships from?
The country that supplied Christopher Columbus with ships in 1492 was Spain. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were the monarchs in Spain at this time. His three ships were named the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.
What monarchs gave Christopher Columbus the ships for his voyage?
Isabella, the Queen of Spain who pawned her crown jewels to pay for the voyage.She convinced her husband, King Ferdinand, to take the chance on Columbus.
Did Christopher Columbus promise the monarchs of Spain to spread their Catholic Religion?
yes. he also promised the king and queen to turn the slaves into christians.
Who in Europe sposered the exporations?
Usually the leaders of a kingdom/country will sponsor explorations. For example, Christopher Columbus turned to the monarchs of Spain for sponsorship.
When Columbus discovered the new land what where the king and queens names?
When Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492, the reigning monarchs of Spain were King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. Together, they are often referred to as the Catholic Monarchs. Their support and sponsorship of Columbus's voyages were crucial in enabling his expeditions across the Atlantic.
What country sponsored Christopher Columbus's journey?
Spain sponsored the journeys of Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean. Specifically, Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon, also known as the Catholic Monarchs, sponsored all four of Columbus's voyages to the New World. His discoveries are responsible for beginning Spain's colonization of said New World.
Who was Ferdin and Isabella?
Ferdinand and Isabella, also known as the Catholic Monarchs, were the King and Queen of Spain who financed Christopher Columbus. (She was from Castilla; he was from Aragon.) They also "purified" Spain through the Spanish Inquisition and the Reconquista.
Where are most of Spain's monarchs buried?
Madrid, Spain
Why did the king and queen of Spain refuse to help Columbus and then later changed their minds?
Spanish Monarchs were having the Reconquista. Which was the centuries-long struggle to make the Moors leave Spain.
