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The legendary explorer Christopher Columbus went to North America as part of his attempt to discover a westward passage to the Far East. Setting sail on behalf of Spain, which had set its sights on finding a quicker, less expensive trade-route to the rich markets of the East, Columbus did not in fact succeed in his mission, yet his discovery of the New World opened up a new age in European and American history alike.
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∙ 11y agoHe was not looking for North America. He was looking for a new way to the far east. North America (actually more like Central America) just happened to be in the way.
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What did christopher Columbus wife look like?
dick
What did Christopher Columbus spyglass look like?
a long dick
Where did Christopher Columbus explore during the late 1400s?
Christopher Columbus explored the eastern coast of North America during the late 1400's. He was also one person to sail northwest to look for the North West Passage. Many ships sailed that way, but only he got far enough to find out that there was no North West Passage. and that is where he planed revenge on all his school recipiants whom ofwich sayed he is worthless and could not sail that fall with out being killed.
What are two facts that later proved Christopher's Columbus's belief is incorrect?
Christopher Columbus was proven wrong by Amerigo Vespucci because Amerigo had looked for signs but he found none. It had turned out the earth was bigger than they thought so they had to look farther than Marco polo had thought.
What was Christopher Columbus supposed to look for on his famous voyage when he ended up discovering the New World?
Christopher Columbus was supposed to look for a shorter route to India. But instead, he ended up discovering the New World.
What explorer was given credit for securing large portion of land in north America for the country of England?
Christopher Columbus... I think, Though it might be Marco Polo, just look it up on Google.
What did christopher Columbus wife look like?
dick
What island chirstopher columbas name?
I believe christopher columbus named an island in central america. look in your history book to find which one.
What did Christopher Columbus spyglass look like?
a long dick
Where did Christopher Columbus explore during the late 1400s?
Christopher Columbus explored the eastern coast of North America during the late 1400's. He was also one person to sail northwest to look for the North West Passage. Many ships sailed that way, but only he got far enough to find out that there was no North West Passage. and that is where he planed revenge on all his school recipiants whom ofwich sayed he is worthless and could not sail that fall with out being killed.
What are two facts that later proved Christopher's Columbus's belief is incorrect?
Christopher Columbus was proven wrong by Amerigo Vespucci because Amerigo had looked for signs but he found none. It had turned out the earth was bigger than they thought so they had to look farther than Marco polo had thought.
Why did Christopher Columbus go out on a voyage?
To look for a water route to Asia.
Why did Christopher Columbus go on voyages?
To look for a water route to Asia.
What was Christopher Columbus supposed to look for on his famous voyage when he ended up discovering the New World?
Christopher Columbus was supposed to look for a shorter route to India. But instead, he ended up discovering the New World.
What does a map of Christopher Columbus exploration look like?
it looks like nobcheese
Which continent did Christopher Columbus landed on?
Asia..but my theory is he was looking for indies which is referred to the South Asia region. If you look at the history it is Ceylon which has being famous for the spices (not India), and this was kept a secret because no one wanted anyone new to come and get the Spices from Ceylon. Unfortunately Ceylon (now Sri lanka), is in the shadow of the big neighbour. Ceylon has a rich history and culture.
What does Christopher Columbus look like?
You can go to Google images and type in Christopher Columbus. You will get alot of pictures of him I know that he had freckles on his face and was tall and thin faced.
