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Christopher Columbus

Reasons for exploration

Gold God Glory Trade New Land

Challenge Science Discovery Search New Species

New Spice Routes Animals

1.Columbus and other explorers wanted to test their limits.

2.Columbus wanted to search new spice routes.

3.Columbus found nature and new species.

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3rd August 1492,We are departing from Palos in Spain .

28th October 1492, Continued our exploration to find China.

Impacts on society

1.They collected supplies and made repairs. 2. Calm winds delayed the voyage for four weeks.3. Columbus’s crew spotted land birds and changed their course.4.Columbus named the land he landed at San Salvador.5.Columbus continued the exploration to find China.6.Columbus landed in Cuba, which he thought was China.7. Sailed on and landed at Hispaniola.8. Santa Maria became shipwreaked at Hispaniola.