I had the chance to have a little chat with Christopher Columbus and here is what we discussed...
Q: So Chris, tell me about yourself?
A: Sure. I was born in October 1451 and have dreamed of exploring the world. I finally got the chance to and left Spain in August of 1492.
Q: How did you get this opportunity?
A: After trying for quite some time, I finally received funding for my trip from Spanish Rulers, Ferdinand and Isabella. They were hoping for wealth and authority to come out of this trip.
Q: Tell me about your trip?
A: Of course! It was quite the voyage. We spotted land for the first time on October 12th. We stumbled upon a group of people, The Indians we called them because they lived in the Indies. Upon returning, I realized that it wasn't the Indies we discovered, but the name stuck. We sailed on my three ships... The Santa María, The Niña and La Pinta. I returned to Spain in 1493.
Q: What happened when you returned?
A: I got so much praise! It was amazing! I received the highest honors upon my arrival back. It was just wonderful.
Q: I heard you made many trips! Can you tell me about those?
A: Sure. In 1948, I discovered the South American Mainland. In 1502, The Gulf of Mexico. America in 1492, and many more territories as well.
Q: How do you think you will affect the people of the future?
A: I just told you! I charted new land and people. I discovered America for goodness sake! I have opened up opportunities for conquest and discovery, created new navigation techniques and tools. Unfortunately, I also contributed to the spread of disease. Well at least the good outweighs the bad!
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