9 marksThe Indigenous Peoples and the Europeans

CSEC Caribbean History · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)

Explain THREE reasons why Columbus sought a new route to Asia.

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1(a)Outline TWO features of Columbus' proposal presented to the King and Queen of Spain.[4 marks]
1(c)Examine THREE factors explaining the willingness of the King and Queen of Spain to back Columbus' enterprise.[12 marks]

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