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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus. Columbus’s Lifespan. Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. In 1505 Columbus became ill and died in Seville. Columbus sets sail for the new world!. On August 3, 1492 Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain in search for a water route to India.

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Christopher Columbus

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  1. Christopher Columbus

  2. Columbus’s Lifespan • Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. • In 1505 Columbus became ill and died in Seville.

  3. Columbus sets sail for the new world! • On August 3, 1492 Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain in search for a water route to India. • Three months later, Columbus and his crew spotted the Caribbean Islands.

  4. Voyages • From 1492-1504, Columbus had made 4 voyages. • On his second trip, he sailed with 17 ships to find gold and capture “Indians” as slaves. • On his Third expedition, Columbus sailed to Trinidad and Venezuela. • On his final journey, he sailed to Mexico, Honduras, Panama, and Santiago (Jamaica).

  5. Influences on the world • Columbus’s discoveries sparked interest in European explorers. • People began to explore in search of new land.

  6. Pictures!!!

  7. Cameron and Jackie! 4th Period

  8. Source • information from www.enchantedlearning.com • Pictures from Google Images

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