In the election of 1912 teddy roosevelts bull moose party platform was built arond what he called the

In the election of 1912 teddy Roosevelt's bull moose party platform was built around what he called "New Nationalism"--with the main goal of the platform being the protection of human welfare. 

Columbus convinced the Queen of Spain to let him explore the America's. The Royal family was interested in finding a western route to Asia. This would enable them to find spices and wealth there. The Portuguese had already sailed around Africa and dominated the eastern route.