FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
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North America
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Africa
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Europe
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Asia
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Detailed explanation-1: -On October 12, the expedition reached land, probably Watling Island in the Bahamas. Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland China, and in December the expedition landed on Hispaniola, which Columbus thought might be Japan.
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: -Aug 3, 1492 CE: Columbus Sets Sail | National Geographic Society.
Detailed explanation-4: -He believed that by sailing west, instead of using the eastern route around the coast of Africa, he would the find the Far East and the Spice Islands. He didn’t know that America was between Europe and Asia. Columbus moved to Portugal to try to get money to support his journey.