Economics 19 Flashcards
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Benefits for sponsoring Columbus?
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- made their country a powerful source in Europe
* a leap to a rapid pace of exploration and discovery
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What were costs to sponsor Columbus?
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Harsh sailing conditions, money troubles, risking lives.
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Costs for not sponsoring Columbus?
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- technology and discovery moving at a slower rate
* may not have found the island of Hispaniola as quickly or first
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Benefits for not sponsoring Columbus?
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- saving money
* no risking lives
