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The general consensus is that the name was derived from the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. As a result of expeditions in 1502 and 1504, both of which were well known in Europe, Martin Waldseemuller produced a world map on which he named the 'new' continent America. The name came from the female Latin version of Vespucci's christian name, which is Americus.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe most generally accepted explanation is that the entire continent of America (comprising both North and South America) is named after the Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. He was the first to propose the idea that the New World was in fact a continent in and of itself, and thus when this was confirmed, it was named after him in his honor.
Vespucci's name is itself derived from Prince Emeric of Hungary, who was posthumously granted sainthood.
The name for the country America, a popular shortening of the United States of America, is derived from the fact that the numerous individual colonies that achieved independence from Great Britain came together to share a federalized government while also maintaining their own state governments. Thus, they are "united" as recognized states that willingly give up some sovereignty to a central government.
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How did the Americas receive their name?
After Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454 - February 22, 1512) an Italian cartographer. The name "America" came from a Latinized version of his name.
What was the name of the first union to demand a five-day workweek and receive it in 1929?
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America was the first union to demand a five-day work week and receive it.
Do South America and North America receive the same amount of sunlight?
No
What does Sinesio receive from his brother in America?
Letters
What does the US receive from South America?
a cup of spunk
Where did Bruce Lee receive his education?
China and America.
Where can one receive arm loans?
You can receive an ARM Loan from the Bank of America. To find out more about the process, and what you would need to do to apply you can visit the official Bank of America website.
On what day does North America receive the most sunlight?
summer solstice
How many votes did Jackie Receive on America's Got Talent?
150000.00
How do your receive your education in Colonial America?
By signing your future over to debt.
Do the Boy Scouts of America still receive royalties from God Bless America song use?
Yes, through the God Bless America Foundation.
Where can one receive facts about bullying?
There are many places where one can receive facts on bullying. One can receive facts on bullying from popular on the web sources such as Teens of America and Do Something.
