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Christopher Columbus Biographical Data • Born: 1451 in Genoa, Italy • Sent by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain • Died: May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain www. makemegenius. com Free Science Videos for Kids

Christopher Columbus Reasons for Exploring • Thought that Japan and the Indies were much closer than they are. • Explore a new route to the East Indies (Spice Islands). • Would become Governor of any lands discovered. • Keep 10% of wealth discovered. www. makemegenius. com Free Science Videos for Kids

Columbus’ First Voyage – August 3, 1492 Columbus left Spain to start his first voyage – He took 3 ships: Santa Maria, Nina, Pinta – On October 12, 1492 he discovered land- the island of San Salvador – This is the date it is said that he discovered the Americas – Columbus claimed the islands – The Santa Maria was destroyed on December 24, 1942 – Columbus returned to Spain on the Nina www. makemegenius. com – Spain had a huge reception Free Science Videos for Kids for Columbus upon his

• • Columbus’ Second Voyage October 1493, Columbus left Cadiz with a fleet of 17 ships carrying a total of 1, 500 colonists. He discovered the Leeward Islands, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. The colonists he had brought to Hispaniola just wanted gold and were completely disorderly. Some seized a ship and returned to Spain. Columbus left his brother Bartholomew in charge of Hispaniola while he returned to Spain in 1496. www. makemegenius. com Free Science Videos for Kids

Columbus’ Third Voyage • • • In 1498, Columbus left for his 3 rd expedition. He was forced to transport convicts to be new colonists, because Hispaniola’s conditions were not good and the novelty of the new world was wearing off. In 1500, the King and Queen of Spain sent an independent governor to Hispaniola because of the terrible conditions there under Columbus’ rule. Columbus was taken back to Spain in chains. He was released later, but his public support was growing wary. www. makemegenius. com Free Science Videos for Kids

Columbus’ Fourth Voyage • In 1502, Columbus gathered four more ships to make another voyage in attempt to reestablish his reputation. • He was hoping that if he sailed far enough west he would find Asian land. • He struck the coast of Central America. • After suffering many hardships, he returned to Spain with no other choice, but to give up his dream. www. makemegenius. com Free Science Videos for Kids

COLUMBUS DAY • First celebration of the discovery of the “New World” was in 1792, in New York. • In 1937, President Roosevelt proclaimed every October 12 th as Columbus day. • In 1971, USA declared it a federal public holiday on the second Monday in October. www. makemegenius. com Free Science Videos for Kids

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