Columbus and sponsorship (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Columbus's nationality
Columbus's nationality
Italian explorer
When Columbus began seeking sponsorship
When Columbus began seeking sponsorship
1480s onwards
Columbus's main goal
Columbus's main goal
New sea route to East Indies
Countries that rejected Columbus
Countries that rejected Columbus
France, Portugal, England
Who sponsored Columbus's expedition
Who sponsored Columbus's expedition
Ferdinand and Isabella (Spanish monarchs)
Year Ferdinand & Isabella granted support
Year Ferdinand & Isabella granted support
1491
Isabella's priest who advocated for Columbus
Isabella's priest who advocated for Columbus
Juan Pérez
Spain's rival nation in exploration
Spain's rival nation in exploration
Portugal
Columbus's % of produce from discovered lands
Columbus's % of produce from discovered lands
10%
Columbus's maritime title granted
Columbus's maritime title granted
Grand Admiral of the Ocean Sea
Columbus's role in new colonies
Columbus's role in new colonies
Governor
Names of Columbus's three ships
Names of Columbus's three ships
Niña, Pinta, Santa María
Year Columbus's expedition launched
Year Columbus's expedition launched
1492
Isabella's religious motivation
Isabella's religious motivation
Spread Christianity to distant lands
Why securing sponsorship was challenging
Why securing sponsorship was challenging
Substantial investment, no guarantee of return