Columbus And Charles Lindbergh's Voyage Comparison

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How much difference can 400 years make between two men’s voyage’s across the Atlantic ocean? The technological advancements within a 400 year span can make a world of difference on one’s voyage. This was proven true within the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Charles Lindbergh. These two men journeyed across the atlantic ocean in order to increase their fame and fortune. The comparisons between Christopher Columbus’ voyage and Charles lindbergh’s voyage are closely related but due to a 400 year gap between the two voyages,their trips also had their differences. The technological differences within that 400 year time span may affected the way the two trips took place, and how the navigation helped them. The time it took for Christopher

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