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how was Columbus mistaken about the lands he claimed for Spain
how was Columbus mistaken about the lands he claimed for Spain
He claimed San Salvador for Spain. Columbus believed he had reached Asia and was in the Indies. This belief explains why he called the people Indians. (5th grade history book)
He claimed San Salvador for Spain. Columbus believed he had reached Asia and was in the Indies. This belief explains why he called the people Indians. (5th grade history book)
Christopher Columbus claimed the island where he landed, which is now known as San Salvador, on behalf of the Crown of Spain.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Christopher Columbus' voyage landed him on the island of Hispaniola. He called the island "Isla Santa" and claimed it for Spain.
All I know is that Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain
Spain, and the explorer was Christopher Columbus in 1493.
Christopher Columbus claimed the island of Spain in 1492. ♥
"On August 3,1492,Columbus set sail from palos,Spain with three small ships ,the Santa Maria ,the Pinta,And the Niña. On october 12,the expedition sighted land ,probaly Walting Island in the Bahamas,and went ashore the same day claiming it for Spain."