Columbus – 3rd class

Pinta
Pinta

Today we learned about Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). He was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a route to India (in order to trade for spices). He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504. here are some pictures of the Pinta, the Santa Maria, the Nina and one showing Christopher Columbus standing on board with the Spanish Flag.

 

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