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Columbus troubles on his first voyage reported by pupils
Two questions from a Williamsburg sixth grade class explore Columbus first voyage hardships largely mental fears amid a mutiny plot and a loose rudder. The report notes Columbus was honored in Spain after the first voyage but later jailed on return before eventual release and welcome at court.
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Williamsburg
Pennsylvania
Uncle Ray
Columbus
New World
Tmche
Spain