USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, Columbus made his way to Spain, where he gained support from the Spanish monarchy. He persuaded King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I to sponsor his quest to find a westward route to China, India, and Japan-lands then known as the Indies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Between 1492 and 1504, Columbus completed four round-trip voyages between Spain and the Americas, each voyage being sponsored by the Crown of Castile. On his first voyage he reached the Americas, initiating the European exploration and colonization of the continent, as well as the Columbian exchange.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finally, Columbus wanted a high payment for his services. In 1492, the Spanish conquered the last Muslims in Spain. So the Spanish rulers had more money. They agreed to pay for Columbus’s voyage.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.