Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa Italy in, 1451. While spending most of his early years, at sea Columbus began to. Believe that he could find a shortcut to the Indies by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately the King, of. Portugal refused to finance such, a trip and Columbus was forced to present his idea to the King and Queen of Spain. In 1492 King,, Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed to pay for his trip. They gave him a crew and three ships the Nina Pinta and Santa,,, Maria. Columbus sailed aboard the Santa Maria.The trip was long and hard. Many sailors grew restless and wanted to turn around. After two months, at sea land was finally. Sighted. The ships docked on the island of Hispaniola. Columbus named the native people he saw "Indians", because he believed. He had found the shortcut he was looking for. In actuality Columbus found, North America a brand, new continent at that. Time. Columbus however, couldn "t, be convinced. He died with the belief he had found the shortcut to the Indies. Soon however,,, Other explorers and nations understood the importance of his discoveries. Columbus" discoveries set the stage for the Age. Of Exploration one of, the most fascinating and exciting times in world history.
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