Christopher Columbus

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Where did Christopher Columbus secure the funds for his first voyage?

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Spain

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What did Europe give America?

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Crops, livestock, cultural influences, and ideas.

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When is Columbus Day observed?

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October 12th

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What nationality was the explorer Christopher Columbus?

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Italian

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When did Italian Americans start celebrating Columbus?

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After the Civil War

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What was the primary goal of Columbus's voyages?

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To find a westward route to Asia.

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What year did Columbus first sail across the Atlantic?

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1492

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What were the names of Columbus's three ships?

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Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

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What was the impact of Columbus's voyages on the indigenous populations?

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Significant population decline due to disease and colonization.

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What is the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.