Columbus’ Quest for Funding: How He Secured His First Voyage

Columbus settled in Portugal, where he studied navigation and sold maps. He developed a new idea to reach the East Indies by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, instead of the traditional route around Africa. Despite initial rejection from King John of Portugal, Columbus eventually secured support from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. In return, he promised them new lands and riches. The video concludes with review questions about Columbus's journey and his first voyage.

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