- Christopher Columbus: A Spanish explorer who set out for more land and trading routes in 1492.
- 3 Ships went out on the journey. Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.
- He meant to travel to the East Indies but ended up in the Caribbean.
- 1493, He returned to Spain and told everyone the good news.
- The good news that Columbus spread to Spain made rulers decide to go back.
- They sent around 17 ships that carried over 1000 men per ship.