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Title: Christopher Columbus


1
Christopher Columbus
  • By Trey Test, Quentin Bunch, and Michael Fisher

2
Lifespan of Christopher Columbus
  • 1451-1506 was Christopher Columbuss lifespan.
  • Columbus died 2 years after he stopped exploring,
    in which he explored during the years of
    1492-1504.

3
Where Christopher Columbus Sailed From
  • Columbus sailed for King Ferdinand the second and
    Queen Elizabeth of Spain, in which he sailed from
    Spain.

4
How many voyages did Columbus make?
  • Christopher Columbus sailed a total of four
    voyages.

5
Why did Columbus go on his voyages?
  • Columbus made his voyages in hope of finding
    another trade route to India, but instead landed
    in America without even knowing he did so.

6
What parts of the world did Columbus travel?
  • Columbus sailed the Atlantic ocean toward the
    West to try to go East round the world to India,
    but wasnt successful and only explored the
    Western part of the world.

7
Result and Effect
  • One of the results was the discovery of America.
  • Columbuss discovery of America led to the First
    Globalization.



8
Additional Information
  • Christopher Columbus took three ships on his
    voyages, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa
    Maria.
  • Christopher Columbus sailed in the Santa Maria
    until the ship sank in Hispaniola, then he
    transferred to the Nina.

9
Christopher Columbus
  • Bibliography
  • http//www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/c/
    columbus.shtml
  • http//www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleId2
    06142
  • Brought to you by
  • Trey Test
  • Quentin Bunch
  • Michael Fisher
  • Productions
  • Thanks for watching and have a great day!
  • THE END
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