The concept map on Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America is a useful summary and study guide for reviewing the life of the famous Genoese explorer and his plan to reach the Indies by sailing westward. The map explains his request for financial support, the backing of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, and his first voyage in 1492 aboard the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria. It covers his departure from Palos, his arrival at San Salvador, the exploration of the Antilles and Cuba, and Columbus’s subsequent voyages.