He did not want Columbus to sail west
Christopher Columbus set sail probably at the age of 18.
he want to prove that the world was round and not flat
Columbus wanted to be an explorer primarily to find a new trade route to Asia, particularly for valuable spices and silk. He believed that sailing westward across the Atlantic Ocean would provide a quicker route to these lucrative markets. Additionally, Columbus was motivated by the prospect of fame, fortune, and the potential for spreading Christianity to new lands. His exploration was driven by a combination of economic ambition and a desire for adventure.
Chris Columbus sought a westward trade route to Asia, particularly to reach the lucrative markets of India and China. He aimed to find a more direct path to access spices, silk, and other valuable goods, which were highly sought after in Europe during the late 15th century. Columbus believed that sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean would provide a shorter and more efficient route to these rich Asian markets.
He did not want Columbus to sail west
he wants to
because he want to make spain rich
because he want to make Spain rich
Christopher Columbus set sail probably at the age of 18.
The lure of riches, glory, and the sea itself are powerful forces, even today.
he want to prove that the world was round and not flat
Yes. He did want to sail to them to have better Chavez of seeing what they were up against.
Because he want to follow direction of the wind
Columbus decided to sail West in an attempt to get to India due to the sparse knowledge of the globe that existed at that time. They did not know of North America, South America or the Caribbean. Columbus believe that if he sailed West, he would eventually reach India. As many European countries were competing for the spices in the East Indies, his idea was accepted by the Spanish monarchs. While he was not wrong in a sense, he was unaware of the giant land mass in the middle.
He wanted to discover a new world and prove that if you kept going in a straight line, you wouldnt fall off the earth.
Columbus wanted to be an explorer primarily to find a new trade route to Asia, particularly for valuable spices and silk. He believed that sailing westward across the Atlantic Ocean would provide a quicker route to these lucrative markets. Additionally, Columbus was motivated by the prospect of fame, fortune, and the potential for spreading Christianity to new lands. His exploration was driven by a combination of economic ambition and a desire for adventure.