What did Christopher Columbus sail for?

Answer 1

He is Italian but when he asked the king and Queen of Italy they said no. so he went to Spain to ask king Fernando and Queen Isabella. At first they said no but then they won the Reqonquista against the moors which lasted 800 years then the wanted more land to conquer this was there opportunity

Answer 2

The Royal Spanish Navy, under the Flag of Isabella and Fernando! Italy did not have a regular fleet at the time or he would be operating under the Red, White, and Green and the (later to be) Triple Crown. Somebody asked if Columbus did any voyaging for the French govt, No! You must be thinking of LaSalle or the French Voyageurs.

Answer 3

Columbus sailed for the king and queen of Spain, (King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella).

Answer 4

He was hoping to find trade routes to India. Spain

Answer 5

He technically sailed for the West Indies and China. What he didn't know was that the landmass that is now called the Americas were blocking the way.

Answer 6

He was trying to reach the East Indies, which is now called Indonesia.

Answer 7

Christopher Columbus set sail looking for new ocean routes to reach the far east for trade. He expected to come to shore in India.

Answer 8

spain but just because he sailed for spain does'nt mean he is from spain. (by the way he's italian):)

Answer 9

spain