Which of the following accurately describes the way Western European leaders reacted to Christopher Columbus's journey to the Caribbean?

A. They dismissed his achievement as unimportant and focused on exploring Africa.

B. They joined together to attack Spain before it could benefit from Columbus's discovery.

C. They quickly began sending their own explorers and colonists to the Americas.

D. They encouraged the pope and Catholic Church to formally support Columbus's voyage.

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Anastasia Hancock

1 April, 20:51

Which of the following accurately describes the way Western European leaders reacted to Christopher Columbus's journey to the Caribbean?

A. They dismissed his achievement as unimportant and focused on exploring Africa.

B. They joined together to attack Spain before it could benefit from Columbus's discovery.

C. They quickly began sending their own explorers and colonists to the Americas.

D. They encouraged the pope and Catholic Church to formally support Columbus's voyage.

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Toodles · Answer 1

One way in which European leaders reacted to Christopher Columbus's journey to the Caribbean was that " C. They quickly began sending their own explorers and colonists to the Americas," since it became clear that the "New World" would be highly economically advantageous.