Age of Discovery/1492 – First Contact – ZUM-Unterrichten https://unterrichten.zum.de/wiki/Age_of_Discovery/1492_-_First_Contact
Christopher Columbus believed that the western sea route would enable him to reach the Spice Islands in India more quickly. He offered his services to the Spanish king, who supported him and had a fleet of three ships (Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria) equipped.
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