Christopher Columbus was one of the most influential and impactful explorers the world
has ever know. Born in Genoa, Italy in 1451, Columbus had a fierce pride in his Italian heritage.
His life was short, and, despite his tragic death on May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain, he
accomplished many things. Columbus was granted permission by the Spanish King Ferdinand
and Queen Isabella to venture on the Atlantic Ocean in hope of seeking an easier route to
China. Instead of finding a new route to China, Columbus discovered the New World, America.
The explorer had three ships: Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, and his discovery led to many things.
Not only did Columbus leave a permanent mark on the New World he discovered, he also deeply
impacted …show more content…
Every act or desire must have a motive, and Columbus' voyages were no different. Even
more important to him than new discoveries was his strong desire, to spread Christianity to
different parts of the world. This was the real purpose for his trip across the Atlantic. In a letter
written to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Columbus stated, "That there shall be a church,
and parish priests or friars to administer the sacraments, to perform divine worship, and for the
conversion of the Indians." Today, some believe that Columbus was an unfaithful man who
wanted to enslave and kill everybody, once he discovered the new land. Although part of that
might be true, Columbus, in reality, wanted to seek new adventures and find new land in order to
spread religion. In fact, that was one of his promises to the rulers of Spain. Without question,
Columbus was, indeed, a holy man who wanted to spread God's word.
Many great adventurers made compelling discoveries and created important advances in
the world. Christopher Columbus, in particular, was highly influential and was responsible for
immense growth in Europe during the Renaissance. He had an unfailing determination
has ever know. Born in Genoa, Italy in 1451, Columbus had a fierce pride in his Italian heritage.
His life was short, and, despite his tragic death on May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain, he
accomplished many things. Columbus was granted permission by the Spanish King Ferdinand
and Queen Isabella to venture on the Atlantic Ocean in hope of seeking an easier route to
China. Instead of finding a new route to China, Columbus discovered the New World, America.
The explorer had three ships: Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria, and his discovery led to many things.
Not only did Columbus leave a permanent mark on the New World he discovered, he also deeply
impacted …show more content…
Every act or desire must have a motive, and Columbus' voyages were no different. Even
more important to him than new discoveries was his strong desire, to spread Christianity to
different parts of the world. This was the real purpose for his trip across the Atlantic. In a letter
written to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Columbus stated, "That there shall be a church,
and parish priests or friars to administer the sacraments, to perform divine worship, and for the
conversion of the Indians." Today, some believe that Columbus was an unfaithful man who
wanted to enslave and kill everybody, once he discovered the new land. Although part of that
might be true, Columbus, in reality, wanted to seek new adventures and find new land in order to
spread religion. In fact, that was one of his promises to the rulers of Spain. Without question,
Columbus was, indeed, a holy man who wanted to spread God's word.
Many great adventurers made compelling discoveries and created important advances in
the world. Christopher Columbus, in particular, was highly influential and was responsible for
immense growth in Europe during the Renaissance. He had an unfailing determination