Columbus leaves Spain 1492
Q: You have just left Spain on an exploration trip, what are you hoping to find?
A: I will find a fast trade route to the Indies.
Q: Who is financing your trip?
A: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
Q: Were they the first you presented your plans to?
A: No, previously I presented my plans to the king of Portugal, King Henry VII of England, King Charles VIII of France, and even the Spanish court three times before they agreed to finance the voyage.
Q: How did you finally get King Ferdinand to agree?
A: A priest helped me convince the Spanish rulers that if I found the route, Christianity could be spread.
Q: When he agreed, what did King Ferdinand give you?
A: He gave me three ships and all the necessary provisions and supplies to make the voyage.
Q: What effect do you think finding this trade route will have?
A: If I find the route, trade will be much faster and more practical. There will be a chance for us to enjoy some of the foreign goods here in Europe. Our culture and religious practices will be spread through trade. We will also get tastes of other cultures. European greatness will have the opportunity to spread throughout the world.
· "Christopher Columbus." ELIZABETHAN ERA. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/christopher-columbus.htm>.
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