1. Why do entrepreneurs sometimes need the support of venture capitalists?
2. Why do venture capitalists support entrepreneurs?
3. What was innovative about Columbus’ exploration?
4. Why did the King and Queen of Spain invest in Columbus’ idea for exploration?
5. Why did Columbus need the support of the King and Queen to explore?
6. What were the benefits/risks of exploration for Columbus?
7. What were the benefits/risks of exploration for the King and Queen of Spain?
8. How successful was Columbus in his exploration?
8. The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas.
