How did the crusades impact the discovery of america?

Question

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Answer 1

The Crusades whetted western Europe's appetite for trade items like silk and spices from the East. The discovery of America was a mistake. Columbus, sailing for Spain, was looking for a trade route to the East. Portugal controlled the route around Africa. Columbus did not believe the earth was as big around as it is. He sailed west hoping to find a route to the Indies (East Indies), not knowing there was a barrier (the continents of North and South America) preventing him from reaching his destination.

Answer 2

not sure how it impacted the actual discovery, but 9 crusades is mainly what caused the hatred for the west/christianity that contintues to this day

Answer 3

Not at all??? About 200 years difference.