Who: The voyage was led by Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer and navigator.
What: The voyage was part of Columbus's mission to find a new trade route to Asia by sailing westward instead of eastward. He aimed to reach the Indies (present-day Indonesia) and believed that by sailing west, he would reach these lands.
When: The voyage took place between August 3, 1492, and March 15, 1493.
Where: Columbus's voyage departed from Palos de la Frontera, a port in southwest Spain, and the ships reached various locations, including the Bahamas, Cuba, and Hispaniola (present-day Dominican Republic and Haiti).
Why: Columbus embarked on the voyage to find a new, westward trade route to Asia, primarily to establish direct trade links with the lucrative spice markets of the Indies. Additionally, Columbus sought to increase the power and wealth of Spain, spread Christianity, and potentially discover new lands.
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