Historia del 12 de Octubre de 1492

The Impact of October 12th on World History

Historical Significance of October 12th

• October 12 is recognized by various names, including the Day of Discovery of America, Day of the Race, and more recently, Indigenous Resistance Day.

• In the past, Western knowledge was limited to Europe, Africa, and Asia; there was a widespread belief that the Earth was flat.

Christopher Columbus's Conviction

• Christopher Columbus, a Genoese navigator, believed in a spherical Earth and proposed sailing westward to reach India for shorter maritime trade routes.

The Expedition's Organization

• Organizing such an expedition was risky and costly; Columbus sought financial support from Queen Isabella I of Spain.

• He successfully secured funding through the Capitulations of Santa Fe signed on April 17, 1492.

The Journey Begins

• On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos de Moguer with three ships: La Niña, La Pinta, and La Santa María.

Challenges at Sea

• After over two months without sighting land, crew members began to distrust Columbus due to dwindling supplies and rising desperation.