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Christopher Columbus: life of the week

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Lessons from Columbus' Voyages

Columbus led four voyages across the Atlantic with different trajectories, motivations, and outcomes. The second voyage revealed challenges like infighting among Spanish settlers and conflicts with local inhabitants. Despite setbacks, Columbus persisted in his quest to reach Asia and believed he had visited Asia until his death, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of obstacles.

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