Why was columbus's first voyage important?

Answer 1

That voyage discovered islands in the Caribbeaan (The West Indies) which later led to the colonization of much of the western hemisphere by Spain, increasing its wealth. It established that the East Indies (which what they were looking for) were much farther away then they hoped from Spain by that route.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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