Trade winds
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it is the trade winds that brought Columbus ships to the Caribbean
The names of the three ships of Columbus were Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria. Christopher Columbus was an Italian who sailed under the Spanish flag. The ships carried about 120 men in total.
The Trade Winds.
The westerlies.
The winds
Part of the atmospheric gyre we call the Trade Winds moved Columbus where he wished to go.
The name is not changed in Spanish. It is Columbus, Ohio. Using the Spanish name for Columbus (Cristóbal Colón) would just be confusing.
The winds played a crucial role in Christopher Columbus's journey across the Atlantic Ocean. He relied on the trade winds, which facilitated his westward passage from Europe to the Americas. These consistent winds allowed Columbus to maintain a steady course, but he also faced challenges, such as unpredictable weather patterns and storms that could disrupt his navigation. Overall, understanding and harnessing the winds were essential for Columbus to achieve his goal of reaching new lands.
Columbus traveled westward because he followed the winds.
Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy was created in 1996.