This engaging document offers a detailed exploration of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the United States, a major event that shaped world history. It presents an in-depth analysis of this historic voyage, revealing the motivations of Columbus, the challenges encountered during his journey, and...
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To begin, Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451, the eldest of three
brothers and two sisters. Later, his father sent him to the University of Pavia where he
studied cosmography, astrology and geometry. During his education he was greatly
influenced by numerous works of exploration such as the Book of Wonders written by
Marco Polo.
In 1484, he had the idea of making his first expedition to India, but this
time by crossing the Atlantic.
His aim was to go to the East Indies, but he did not think that he was
going to make the greatest discovery of his time, which would then turn
his era upside down.
The spanish monarch helped him to crate his first voyage.
On 3(rd) August 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera In total, Christopher Columbus made
(Huelva) with three ships, two caravels, the Pinta and the Niña, and one four explorations from Europe to
carrack, the Santa María, and no more than ninety crew members. America.
His first goal was to discover uncharted
The crossing lasted only two months he arrived on (12th) October 1492. land but due to lack of funds he had to
The first island they discovered was named after the sailor who saw the conquer and exploit the gold he found.
coast from the mast. At the end of his life he was physically impaired after his return, suffering
in particular from eye problems, which prevented him from keeping
He was received as a hero by the monarch of Spain on his return, but he
contact with the Spanish royal court.
wanted to prepare a second expedition, which was much more ambitious.
In order to leave again he promised the King of Spain the wealth and the On 20(th) May 1506 he died in Valladolid surrounded by his close family
exploitation of this new continent. and was able to draw up a will which confirmed the transfer of his
This time he set off again with a fleet of seventeen ships and about one majorate to his eldest son Diego.
thousand five hundred men, in order to achieve his goal.
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