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| In 1492 explorer Christopher Columbus departed on his first journey in search of a quicker route to Asia. On this voyage Columbus encountered the islands which became known as the West Indies, in the Caribbean Sea. Here, Columbus takes leave of Ferdinand V and Isabella, the Spanish rulers who sponsored his first expedition. Exploration became an important element in international rivalries for economic and political power. | ||||||
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| Columbus, Christopher; United States (History); Renaissance; Colonialism and Colonies; Columbian Exchange | ||||||
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