How did Christopher Columbus help Spain?

Answer 1

Christopher Columbus helped Spain by exploring the area known as the West Indies and parts of northern South America. He brought back spices from his journey, as well as stories of riches. He opened the door for more explorers or Spanish Conquistadors to find riches for Spain.

Answer 2

Columbus influenced other conquistadors (conquerers) to take the voyage to America and those people founded more of Spain and also found a lot of gold

Columbus also brought along the Columbian exchange-Spain got all these new foods like corn and potatoes which helped the european population. columbus also influenced the slave trade when he enslaved the native americans which brought about the sugar empire and also spread his religion