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Renaissance Activity 1A Factsheet

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QUEEN ISABELLA I 1451-1504

(1479) Marries Ferdinand and unites two Spanish kingdoms

*Through marriage to Ferdinand she united Castile and Aragon, the two largest kingdoms of Spain and built Spain's powers by financing the voyages of Columbus.

3 pts: Was determined to defeat the Muslim Moors and make Spain Christian.

2 pts: By marrying Ferdinand she united members of two ruling families.

1 pt: Was advised that the Admiral's plan could bring her great gains for very little risk.

"Her sponsorship of Columbus's expedition insured that most of South and Central America became Spanish colonies. This meant that Spanish culture and institutions - including the Inquisition - were established throughout a large portion of the Western Hemisphere."


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