A World Without America

This is an Alternative History with only one POD, yet it is huge. Essentially, Christopher Columbus's idea of setting sail across the Atlantic is set aside as poposterous by the Spainish Crown in 1492 and instead must seek sponser through private investors. This postpones his departure from late summer, 1492, to mid-summer, 1494. Though, with the extra time, he could really hype it up. When he departed from Sicily in 1494 everyone was assured it would work. He was struck by a hurricane mid-voyage and everyone aboard perished. As No Body returned America was never discovered and thus history was changed forever. **NOTE: THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND IS OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS**