What factors influenced Christopher Columbus's achievements?

Answer 1

Ok, it's "voyages OF Columbus" and since Columbus is a person's name, you should capitalize it.

First look in any U.S. History book. Most students learn that in like 3rd grade. Then find an English grammar book. Also 3rd grade.

Answer 2

Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 to a middle-class family. Columbus' father was a weaver in the busy city of Genoa, Italy. Columbus would help his hardworking father weave cloths to be delivered to people in northern Italy. Since the roads in northern Italy were bad, Columbus and his father would usually go by boat. Columbus really loved this. By the time he was in his twenties, he had already made voyages by sea to North Africa, Greece and Portugal. He could sail by himself by then, but he could not become the master mariner he wanted to be. This was because he could not read or write, and therefore, he could not read a map and navigate a ship. Not being able to read or write was common in Columbus' day.

Columbus lived in a period known as the Renaissance. This was a period that followed the Dark Ages, and was marked by renewed interest in art, culture and exploration. Countries such as Spain and Portugal wanted to expand their empires and spread Christianity to new lands. This was the perfect period for Columbus to explore new lands.

In 1476, Columbus was sailing to northern Europe to trade. While on his way, he met up with an enemy warship along the coast of Portugal. A battle ensued, and Columbus' ship was destroyed. Although he was slightly wounded, Columbus drifted on a piece of floating timber to get to Portugal, which was six miles away. The kind people of Portugal led Columbus to Lisbon, where his brother, Bartholomew, worked as a chart maker.

This changed Columbus' life, because this gave him the chance to complete his education in Portugal. At this time, Portugal was a great seafaring country. Columbus learned Latin, Spanish, mathematics and navigation. Columbus was especially fascinated by Marco Polo's journeys, and dreamed of someday becoming a great captain and leading voyages of discovery.

In the 1400's, most people knew that the earth was round, but they thought only Europe, Asia and Africa existed. Asia was called the "Indies". The idea of being able to reach Asia by boat got many people very excited. Nobody knew where Africa ended, but they thought that if they could sail around Africa and then head east, they could reach Asia. They were sure that amazing treasures could be found in Asia.

Answer 3

He got it because he would make money and he thought he would be a hero

Answer 4

He was desperatley searching for a new world.

Answer 5

he discovered America instead of India which he wanted

he wasn't sexy

Answer 6

1. His desire to sail as a young boy. 2. His desire to learn. 3.His desire to find the Indies so he could trade things.

Answer 7

He wanted to explore the New World.