USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What obstacles tried to block Columbus during his journey?
A
dehydration
B
high taxes
C
battles
D
spending money
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This time the King and Queen of Spain supported him. Columbus and his crew faced many obstacles, including bad weather, no wind for their sails, restlessness and homesickness.

Detailed explanation-2: -With six sails, a bowsprit, foresail, mizzen, spritsail and two topsails, these ships were a burden to steer and commandeer. The crew of Columbus’ ships faced many challenges when crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The adversities consisted of starvation, dehydration, Scurvy, (Lack of Vitamin C) and malnutrition.

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