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4 marksThe Indigenous Peoples and the Europeans

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

Christopher Columbus presented a plan to several European rulers seeking a new route to Asia, eventually gaining financial backing from the Spanish monarchy.

Outline TWO features of Columbus' proposal presented to the King and Queen of Spain.

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  1. 1(b)Explain THREE reasons why Columbus sought a new route to Asia.[9 marks]
  2. 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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