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What was the primary motivation for Columbus's voyage in 1492?
What name did Columbus give to the indigenous people he first encountered?
Which ships comprised Columbus's fleet during his 1492 voyage?
What significant mistake did Columbus make regarding his voyage?
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What items did Columbus offer to the indigenous peoples during their first encounter?
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What was the initial reaction of the indigenous peoples to Columbus's gifts?
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What name did the lookout aboard the Pinta shout upon sighting land?
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What date did Columbus first arrive on land in the New World?
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Study Notes
Competition for Wealth in Asia
- Intense rivalry among European nations for wealth in Asia during the late 15th century.
- Christopher Columbus, a Genoese sea captain, sought a new trade route to Asia.
- In 1492, Columbus embarked on a westward voyage from Spain to find an alternate path.
Voyages of Columbus
- Columbus's fleet consisted of three ships: the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María.
- The expedition departed from a Spanish port on August 3, 1492.
- The journey led to the discovery of land that Europeans perceived as a new world.
First Encounters
- On October 12, 1492, land was sighted; a lookout aboard the Pinta called out “Tierra! Tierra!” signaling land.
- Columbus and his crew landed on an island, believing it to be the East Indies.
- The indigenous people encountered were referred to as "los indios," a misnomer later as they were not from India.
Interaction with Native Peoples
- Columbus documented his initial interactions with the natives, exchanging trinkets and receiving goods in return.
- The interactions displayed mutual curiosity and goodwill, with natives presenting items like parrots and javelins.
- Natives were identified as the Taino, who inhabited the island Columbus named San Salvador ("Holy Savior").
Miscalculations and Claims
- Columbus's geographical miscalculations resulted in him not reaching Asia but instead landing in the Bahamas.
- Despite the error, Columbus claimed the island for Spain, marking the beginning of European colonial interests in the Americas.
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Explore the fierce competition among European nations for wealth in Asia during the age of exploration. Delve into Christopher Columbus's daring voyage in 1492 as he sought an alternate trade route. Discover how his journey led to the unexpected encounter with the Caribbean islands.
