Columbus' Voyage: A Historical Overview

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What year did Christopher Columbus embark on his first voyage to the Americas?

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1492

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What did Columbus observe about the metals on the island of Juana?

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There were many metals, but not iron.

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What was the reaction of the Indigenous people when Columbus and his crew approached?

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They ran off as soon as they approached.

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What was the main purpose of Columbus's letter to Luis de Santangel?

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To announce the results of his first voyage and discoveries.

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What was the long-term impact of the discovery of America on Europe?

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Expansion of trade and wealth.

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Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage?

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King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.

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What were the names of Columbus's ships on his first voyage?

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Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

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What was Columbus searching for on his voyage?

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A westward route to Asia.

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What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had discovered?

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The East Indies.

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What was the significance of Columbus's voyage?

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It opened up the Americas to European exploration and colonization.