Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration

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Year Christopher Columbus left Spain

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1492

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Purpose of Columbus's voyage

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To find a new trade route to India and bring back spices

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Value of spices during Columbus's time

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As valuable as gold

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Columbus's misconception about his landing

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He thought he had landed in India and called the people 'Indians'

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Impact of Columbus's voyage

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A new age of exploration of North America began