How did Columbus motivate his crew?
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How did Columbus motivate his crew?
So, how did Columbus keep everyone onboard in this journey? One way was to constantly remind his crew they would be financially rewarded upon the discovery of gold and other valuable spices.
What tricks did Columbus use to keep his crew going onward?
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What offer did Columbus give to the crew?
The vessels were to sail with Christopher Columbus “toward certain regions of the Ocean Sea.” The crew would receive wages, with four months’ pay in advance. For those who listened to the announcement in the square, it must have sounded like terrible news.
How did Columbus try to keep his men calm during the voyage?
Columbus tries to calm the anxious men by promising a large reward to the first one who spots land. Several false alarms only make the crew more upset. While the journey is hard, Pedro enjoys friendship with some of the crewmembers.
Why was Christopher Columbus’s first voyage so important?
Columbus’s journeys to the Americas opened the way for European countries to colonize and exploit those lands and their peoples. Trade was soon established between Europe and the Americas. Plants native to the Americas (such as potatoes, tomatoes, and tobacco) were imported to Europe.
When did Columbus and his crew finally spot land?
Early in the morning on October 12, 1492, a sailor looked out to the horizon from the bow of his sailing ship, the Pinta, and saw land. After 10 long weeks at sea, from the port of Palos, Spain, Columbus and his crews saw the New World.
Who was the island they landed on named after?
On October 12, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus made landfall in what is now the Bahamas. Columbus and his ships landed on an island that the native Lucayan people called Guanahani. Columbus renamed it San Salvador.
Where was Christopher Columbus trying to go?
Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.
What was Columbus mission?
Columbus’s mission was not to prove that the earth was round. The purpose of Columbus’s trip was to find a water route to the eastern shore of Asia from Europe.
What was Pedro’s job on the ship?
He lives in Annapolis, Maryland. Because he can read and write, Pedro de Salcedo has been chosen to be ship’s boy on the Santa María, one of three ships sailing west to find a sea route to the fabled Indies. Pedro will assist the “Captain General of the Ocean Sea,” Christopher Columbus, who heads the expedition.