USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -During his lifetime, Columbus led a total of four expeditions to the “New World, ” exploring various Caribbean islands, the Gulf of Mexico, and the South and Central American mainlands, but he never accomplished his original goal-a western ocean route to the great cities of Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -What did Columbus aim to do? In the 15th and 16th centuries, Europeans wanted to find sea routes to the Far East. Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas.

Detailed explanation-4: -He found the islands very beautiful, but did not find gold. He then reached Colba (later known as Cuba), and next another island that he named Hispaniola (today contains Haiti and the Dominican Republic). With the help of a local chieftain he established a small Spanish settlement. It was named Navidad (the Nativity).