Columbus’s Second Voyage: Struggles in the New World

In 1493, Columbus embarked on his second voyage across the Atlantic with 17 ships and 1200 people. Upon returning to Hispaniola, he found the fort destroyed and his men killed by a local tribe due to previous conflicts. The settlers faced hardships, expecting riches but encountering difficulties. Columbus stayed for two years before returning to Spain, feeling he had failed. However, the monarchy supported another voyage. The video concludes with review questions about the voyage.

What were the expectations of the people Columbus brought from Spain?

• To find gold and treasure

• To settle peacefully

• To plant crops

• To explore new lands

What was Columbus's feeling upon returning to Spain after his second voyage?

• He felt like a hero

• He felt he had failed

• He was excited

• He was indifferent