FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH EXPLORERS
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Columbus thought he had reached Asia and called this new land the Indies and he called the people there Indians. On his second voyage Columbus sailed with a group of 17 ships! He was sent to find gold and capture Indians.
Detailed explanation-3: -After landing on a small island on Oct. 12, 1492, in what he believed were the Indies, Columbus sailed along the coast of Cuba, certain that he had finally reached the continent of Cathay.