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Your job is to answer the question ‘Why’? Why did Christopher Columbus go on this trip? What were his reasons, who sent him and who were these people?

In order to find out this information, you will write a background article about the reasons of this trip.

1. Make a list of the reasons why Columbus went on this trip. Was it to discover a new continent, or was it something else? For information, please visit the websites listed below. You can also find these websites at the Resources Page of the Columbus WebQuest. You don't have to use the information from all of these websites; make your own selection.

2. Write down who sent Columbus and write down some characteristics of these people. Were they simple people or were they king and queen?

3. Write your background article. Remember to only include facts of the 'Why?' and make sure to use paragraphs and make the order a logical one. Your article should consist of 300 to 500 words. You can also include pictures.