... were in no position to support the expedition financially and were very cautious about starting a conflict with Portugal. However, the monarchs were intensely religious and were interested in what Columbus promised them. He vowed that all proceeds would go and build the Jews' Holy Temple and bring on a new "Age of the Holy Spirit."" This pleased the Franciscan Friars and Jews. Queen Isabella gave him a small amount of money. During this time Christopher ... -old son, Ferdinand. The fleet stopped momentarily at the Canary Island, then sailed to Martinique, then headed toward Hispanolia. T...

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