Columbus set out to get funding for his journey and his first attempt was to approach King John II of Portugal. In his contract Columbus also wanted to be Governor of all the lands he would discover. His proposal was considered by the court and then rejected. This photo shows Columbus discovering the New World - can you find the three differences in this photo hunt puzzle?
Columbus wouldnt take no for an answer and made other appeals to different rulers - even Henry VII of England. But it was Spain that eventually took a liking to him.