August 3, 1592 : Columbus Comes to america

america

• CC was a voyager inspired by the travels and successes of Marco Polo

• He eventually managed to recieved the approval of the royals of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella

• They provided them with three ships (Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria) and a crew

• Columbus then took his ships and "discovered" America

• Columbus found deep interest in the New World, he took it upon himself to able to be able to take advantage of the land.

• Lasting Impact

- Wiped out a large of the Native Population

- Sparked centuries of exploration of

American land

_ His conquest brought Christianity to

the country, which is significantly the

dominant religion

_ Indirectly created diversity of slavery,

and other countries finding interests

in consequential the new world

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