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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.8
How did Christopher Columbus' letters impact future expeditions during the time of Columbian exchange?
His accounts led Europeans to believe there were no valuable resources in the New World.
His descriptions spurred increased interest and competition among European powers for colonization opportunities .
His letters discouraged further voyages due to numerous hardships faced during his travels .
His letters led to a decline in population as people migrated to the Americas out of curiosity.
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