Christopher Columbus By George Silvester

Introduction This is a project about Christopher Columbus and how he found the Virgin Islands. What motivated him to explore? What technology did he use? What was the impact of him exploring? These are all of the things that I will tell you. Time Line Born in 1451 He was inspired by exploring in 1492 In 1492 he set sail for india But he landed in America

Motivation Fame Greed Wealth Power Being the First Trade

Explorer Motivations Neil Armstrong’s motivation was to be the first person to put foot prints on the moon. Another example of a explorer is Sir Edmund Hillary, (an new zealand mountain climber) his motivation was to be famous and be the first.

Christopher Columbus’s Motivation Christopher Columbus believed that if he sailed the western way to india he would be able to get the spices with no problem but the problem was that he didn’t know that america was in the way of him. So really his motivation was greed and wealth.

Technology Technology are tools that help people through adventures for example, climbing Mt Everest you would need Cameras that work in high altitudes, walkie talkies, satellite phone, GPS, and all other kinds of technology.

Technology that an Explorer uses Technology that explorers use are a compasses, that sailors and climbers use. Sail boats, maps, GPS, and some more kinds of technology that an explorer uses. Old Technology Present Technology

Christopher Columbus’s Technology Christopher Columbus used technology like the compass, the ship (Santa Maria). Santa Maria Did you know? The santa maria was built in 1462 The santa maria set sail in 1490 The santa maria arrived in America at 1492 The santa maria sunk in 1492

Impact Impact is what occurs after the adventure that affects something.

Types of Impacts Before the Tsunami After the Tsunami Tohoku Tohoku

Christopher Columbus’s Impact Christopher Columbus’s impact was the different types of food he mixed to make something such as... Spaghetti Christmas Turkey Wine

The End Thank you for watching!