Columbus reaches the Americas

1989-11-09

Explorer Christopher Columbus lands in the New World, changing the course of history.

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Christopher Columbus

Explorer

Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing under the flag of Spain, arrived in the Americas in 1492. His voyages initiated the Columbian Exchange, a period of cultural and biological exchanges between the Old and New Worlds.

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Queen Isabella I of Castile

Monarch

Queen Isabella I of Castile was a powerful monarch in Spain who supported Columbus' voyage to the Americas. She provided him with financial backing and resources for his expedition, ultimately leading to the discovery of the New World.

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Bartolome de las Casas

Historian and Priest

Bartolome de las Casas was a Spanish historian and priest who documented the impact of Columbus' arrival on the indigenous populations of the Americas. He advocated for the rights of Native Americans and criticized the mistreatment and exploitation they faced.

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