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| Christopher Columbus |
Important Facts and Information
Click below to find out the details (the good, the bad and the ugly) about the famous Spanish sailor, Christopher Columbus.
Why did he sail?
1. Find a way to Asia*The Ottoman's controlled the routes to the East.
*The Portuguese took control of trade routes around Africa
*Sailing East was his only way to go.
2. Fame and Fortune
*Like many others, Columbus had a great desire to become wealthy.
*He knew gaining access to the treasures of the Spice Islands would do that.
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