Ferdinand and Isabella supported Columbus’ voyage in 1492 because they wanted to strengthen the position of Spanish crown and the Catholic church outside Europe.
Explanation:
- While Isabella was in Santa Fe, an important event that marked her reign happened, the arrival of Christopher Columbus seeking her support to travel across the Atlantic and find another way to India.
- The story claiming that Isabella provided her royal jewelry as a pledge to finance the project is unacceptable because there is evidence that Columbus received limited financial support from Isabella and secured the rest of the funds with a loan from Pope Pius II himself when presented with the terms and plan of the expedition April 17, 1492. The royal crown was given as a pledge, but not to be sold, but as confirmation that the Queen was behind the Columbian expedition and guaranteed a loan repayment. This was a common practice at the time, with previous discoveries in the Atlantic and the Canary Islands.
- The voyage to India resulted in the discovery of new territories and the expansion of Spain to new soil. Isabella and her advisers became much needed by Columbus to support them in the idea of spreading Christianity, and his unexpected discovery quickly prompted Isabella to bring about new problems, including the relationship between the newly discovered '' Indians '' and the Crown of Castille.
- Isabella, even before Columbus, was ready to acknowledge the rights of the Indians and even ordered the release of some of those whom Columbus had brought to Europe as slaves. The Queen dealt with these problems until her death in 1504.
Class:History
Level: Middle school
Keywords: Ferdinand, Isabella, Christopher Columbus
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