To secure their patronage, Columbus promised them to spread Catholicism across the globe. In August of 1492, with the help of the funds from his sponsors, Columbus set sail with three different ships,Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria,in search of a shorter route to Asia, which would help with the international spice trade.
<span>A powerful committee of the us senate charged with finding ways to raise federal revenues is the "Ways and Means" committee--it is also one of the oldest standing committees. </span>