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They wanted Columbus to discover new lands for them to conquer and colonize and beat Portugal in the race to the east. The also wanted riches from these newly found lands such as spices, gold, silver, cotton etc

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Who financed Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World?

Answer Columbus moved to Portugal to try to get money to support his journey. He eventually got support from Ferdinand and Isabella, the king and queen of Spain. They gave him money, three ships, and 90 people to help him on his trip. In 1492 Columbus left from Palos, Spain with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.he also had to pee


Why did Ferdinand and Isabella sponsor christopher Columbus?

Ferdinand and Isabella sponsored Christopher Columbus primarily to find a new trade route to Asia, aiming to access valuable spices and gold. They also sought to expand Spain's influence and prestige in the world, particularly as a counter to rival powers like Portugal. Additionally, they were motivated by a desire to spread Christianity and convert any new lands and peoples they encountered. Columbus’s promise of potential wealth and territorial expansion aligned with their goals, leading to their support of his expedition.


Why did Isabella and Ferdinand give Columbus money to pay for his first journey?

The civilization of each historical moment has a certain level. The newer the moment, the higher the level. The best technologies of civilization have their preferred winter temperatures. The higher the technology, the lower the preferred winter temperatures. The reason is that too low winter temperatures freeze technologies. And too high winter temperatures destroy technology by monkeys and ape-like people. At that historical moment and for that level of civilization in Portugal and Italy, winters were too warm. And France and England had too cold winters. And at that time the best place for civilization was Spain. And this region was the best place for the development of technology and science.


What explorer believed that Columbus did not land in Asia?

Almost anyone who at the time knew something about navigation. First the Portuguese had - even before he started out - worked out that Columbus could never find China where he thought it would be; and later on the Spanish experts decided the same thing, but Queen Isabella decided to let him have a shot at it anyway. Most famously, the cartographer (not explorer, by the way) Amerigo Vespucci also worked out that what Columbus had found could not possibly be China. He never called it "America" himself though, nor did the people around him. The very first mention of "America" is on a map made in Bristol, England, showing the parts of North America that had been discovered by an expedition funded by a British tradesman called Richard Ameryk.


Was Columbus the first explorer to find the new world?

yes

Related Questions

Who was one of the spanish rulers who financed columbus' voyage?

King Ferdinand of Spain agreed to finance Columbus. In return for financing the voyage's of Columbus, the King wanted all of the gold, spices, and riches that he might find.


What explorer was funded by King Ferdinand and and Queen Isabella of Spain to find the New World?

Christopher Columbus


Why Christopher Columbus sail for King Ferdinand?

Christopher Columbus, under the auspices of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, set out from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia.


Which nation paid Columbus to find a western route to Asia?

Columbus voyages were funded by king Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain


What explore where sent out by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?

Christopher Columbus was sent by Queen Isabella to find a route to the Indies via the Atlantic Ocean. He found America instead.


What did Columbus promise to King Ferdinand world?

Christopher Columbus promised King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella a trade route to Asia and riches. He expected to find gold and rare spices and fabrics.


Who sent christopher columbus to find the northwest passage?

Columbus undertook the expedition under his own direction, but was financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.


Who did Christopher Columbus find America for?

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. He also did it for himself. He actually didn't find America for anyone. His discovery of the Americas was a fluke. He was trying to find India and got really lost. He was, however, sent out by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain.


Why did the king and queen of Spain send christopher Columbus?

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sponsored Columbus because Columbus told them that if they gave him the money to find another trade route to India he would spread Catholicism in India (king and queen of Spain were Catholic)


What did Columbus find on his 1492 voyage?

Columbus found gold items, animals, and Indian people. After King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella saw everything they paid for a second expedition.


What Did Columbus find on 1492 voyage?

Columbus found gold items, animals, and Indian people. After King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella saw everything they paid for a second expedition.


What Columbus find on his 1492 voyage?

Columbus found gold items, animals, and Indian people. After King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella saw everything they paid for a second expedition.