Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a route to India (in order to trade for spices). He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504
Timeline
1451 Columbus was born in Genoa
1476 Survives a shipwreck and swims to shore
1485 Moves to Spain
1492 After many tries convinces Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to pay for his explorations.
1492 Departs from Spain in search of a new route to the Indies with three ships; Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta.
Oct. 12, 1492--New World sited (most likely the Bahamas)
Oct. 29, 1492 --Columbus arrives in Cuba
Dec. 5, 1492---Columbus arrives in Hispaniola
Dec. 25, 1492--Santa Maria Sinks
1493 Returns to Lisbon, Portugal
1493 September--Begins Second Voyage
1496 Returns to Portugal
1498 Begins third voyage
1504 Columbus returns to Spain
May 20, 1506 --Death of Columbus
4 comments:
I like the timeline, but you never did give your opinion as to whether or not you thought Columbus was a villian.
The timeline was a great representation of Columbus's life and things he did. Were these accomplishments things that made him a hero or a villian.
I agree with Rose, the timeline is a great resource for this assignment but you also need to give what you think about the situation and Columbus in general.
What is your opinion on Columbus? The timeline helped show his accomplishments and explorations but you didn't clearly state if these actions lead him to be a hero or villian.
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