USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After years of preparation for his first voyage, Columbus did approach – and was turned down by – the kings of Portugal, France, and England for funding, which is probably how this myth originated. In the end, Spain’s King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed to finance his journey.

Detailed explanation-2: -King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain agreed to fund his voyage because they believed that if a whole new sea route was to be discovered that landed in the Indies it would help Spain have the upper hand in the competition against Portugal.

Detailed explanation-3: -In January 1492, the queen gave Columbus 20, 000 maravedis to cover travel, clothing, and food expenses when he visited the court.

Detailed explanation-4: -In April 1492, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain agreed, Columbus would be named Admiral, be put in charge of the newly opened lands, and hence be able exploit any potential trade. Furthermore, a tenth part of the riches Columbus found there could go into his own pocket.

Detailed explanation-5: -Queen Isabella I of Castile wanted Christopher Columbus arrested because of his mismanagement of native Americans. On one of his explorations in the Americas, he maltreated the Taino people, whom he forced to look for gold and work in plantations, leading the native people to revolt against him.