Summary of Explorers Christopher Columbus (1451-1506): An Italian who was a Spanish explorer, Columbus was most famous because of his "discovery" of the "New World". Contrary to popular belief, Columbus mistreated the Native Americans, killing over a third of their populations in the period of two years. His major motives were spreading Christianity and finding a westward route to Asia. Personal motivation was power, glory, and gold. His supporters were Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain; he propagandized the new world so that they would continue funding the whole expedition. His failures were th...

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