How Did Ferdinand and Isabella React to Columbus's First Voyage

question 29

Multiple Choice

How did Ferdinand and Isabella react to Columbus's first voyage?

• A) They believed Spain could challenge Portuguese dominance of the seas.
• B) They chastised Columbus for failing to find gold.
• C) They reluctantly agreed to continue their exploration program.
• D) They refused to sponsor Columbus's second voyage.

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