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he did not find country,he founded the sea route to India

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Spain. Looking for faster route to Asia

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What country sent christopher Columbus to the new world in 1942?

the king and queen of Spain


Was Columbus sent to explore?

No, he was sent to get spices from India


who sent Christoper Columbus on his voyage?

Spain sent Christopher Columbus to his first voyage. :-)


What explore where sent out by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?

Christopher Columbus was sent by Queen Isabella to find a route to the Indies via the Atlantic Ocean. He found America instead.


Why was christopher columbus sent on a voyage?

Because


Who sent Christopher on his 1st voyage?

Nobody actually sent him. He wanted to find a faster route to Asia so he asked kings and queens to fund him. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella gave him the money and Christopher promised them riches to spread Christianity around.


What country is queen Isabella from?

Queen Isabella was the queen of Spain in the 1400's. She is the queen who sent Christopher Columbus on the exploration which led him to America.


Who sent christopher Columbus to the new world jn what year?

Christopher Columbus convinced the King and Queen of Spain to finance his voyage to the New World.


Who sent the explorers and why?

The explorers such as Christopher Columbus were sent by Kings or Queens that the explorers' countries affiliated with. Kings' or Queens' reason was for the expansion of their country. Increase in wealth, finding new resources such as gold.


Who was the first explorer sent by Spain to find a western route to Asia?

Christopher Columbus


What country paid Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur De La Salle?

Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle was sent by France to explore North America. France funded his expeditions to help establish French territories in the New World.


Which country sent john Cabot to explore?

England