Columbus’s Lifespan

• Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451.

• In 1505 Columbus became ill and died in Seville.

Columbus sets sail for the new world!

• On August 3, 1492 Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain in search for a water route to India. • Three months later, Columbus and his crew spotted the Caribbean Islands.

Voyages

• From 1492-1504, Columbus had made 4 voyages.

• On his second trip, he sailed with 17 ships to find gold and capture “Indians” as slaves.

• On his Third expedition, Columbus sailed to Trinidad and Venezuela.

• On his final journey, he sailed to Mexico, Honduras, Panama, and Santiago (Jamaica).

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Columbus’s discoveries sparked interest in European explorers.

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People began to explore in search of new land.

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