exploration and settlement
what continent did Christopher Columbus think he found
the west indies
what did the native Americans trade with the other tribes
herbs ,animal pelts ,weapons,tools,pottery,jewelry and plants
what person found the Americas
christopher columbus
when and why did the Europeans trade with the na
During the 1500s 1600s, Native Americans and Europeans engaged in a transformative trade, primarily exchanging high-value European goods for North American furs.
why did Christopher columbus think that the continent he found the west indies
because they thought that if you sailed a cross the ocean you would find the west indies
why did christopher columbus want to sail to the west indies
Christopher Columbus aimed to discover a direct westward sea route to Asia—then known as the "Indies"—to access valuable spices, silk, and gold while bypassing the Mediterranean overland routes controlled by the Ottoman Empire. Sponsored by Spain, he sought to spread Christianity, acquire riches for the monarchs, and find a faster, cheaper route to Eastern wealth
why did christopher columbus want the spices
Christopher Columbus sought spices primarily to secure direct access to the highly lucrative Eastern spice trade, which at the time was dominated by Middle Eastern and Italian middlemen. By finding a westward maritime route to Asia, he aimed to bypass these established trade networks, allowing him and his Spanish sponsors to acquire spices at a lower cost and reap immense profits.