How Did Christopher Columbus Change
Christopher Columbus is one of the most well known figures in United States history. He is credited with finding the Americas, even though he mistook it for India. Though he didn't realize it at the time, Columbus and his crew changed the course of history forever.
Christopher Columbus was born on October 31, 1451 in Genoa, Italy where he was also raised. While still in his teenage years he involved himself in sailing. He worked on a merchant ship until he was 19 years old. He then began to study mathematics, astronomy, cartography and navigation.
Columbus presented an unheard of plan to sail through the Atlantic Ocean to reach Asia more quickly. England and Portugal denied his plans without giving it a seconds thought. History would change
Christopher Columbus was born on October 31, 1451 in Genoa, Italy where he was also raised. While still in his teenage years he involved himself in sailing. He worked on a merchant ship until he was 19 years old. He then began to study mathematics, astronomy, cartography and navigation.
Columbus presented an unheard of plan to sail through the Atlantic Ocean to reach Asia more quickly. England and Portugal denied his plans without giving it a seconds thought. History would change