asked 160k views
0 votes
Portugal denied this explores request to sail to the New World

asked
User Uthman
by
7.9k points

2 Answers

1 vote
That would be Christopher Columbus
answered
User Cris Towi
by
7.7k points
3 votes

Answer:

Christopher Columbus

Step-by-step explanation:

Christoper Columbus request to sail to find the new route for India, denied by Portugal crown because of the cost of the voyage. Portugal did not want to risk its finances by sending Columbus in their expense, and they rejected him by declaring his miscalculations of the trip. Portugal already founded a prosperous trading route along Africa (Cape of Good Hope) and did not felt interested in sending another voyage.

answered
User Marielle
by
7.2k points

Related questions

2 answers
2 votes
218k views
2 answers
0 votes
76.8k views
1 answer
5 votes
63.5k views
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.