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He opened the New World to colonization by Europe.
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492 while trying to find a faster route to India. Hence, for years, the Americas were called the Indies, and Native Americans are sometimes referred to as Indians.
The greatest achievement of Christopher Columbus came by accident. In 1492, he was commissioned by the Spanish Crown to find a better way to East Asia. Instead his fleet of three ships encountered the Western Hemisphere. The New World would soon be colonized by major powers of Western Europe.
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Christopher Columbus goals that were achieved?
sitting standing
Did Ferdinand Magellan discover a western route to Asian waters?
He achieved Columbus's goal
What is the record for the longest hoola hooper?
The record for the longest hula hooping marathon by an individual is 100 hours. This record was achieved by Aaron Hibbs in October 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.
What did Amerigo Vespucci achieved?
Amerigo Vespucci's achievement was discovering the Americas. He is said to have discovered and charted North and South America before Columbus ever arrived. The name "America" is supposed to come from his first name.
Is there a Columbus high in Columbus?
Yes there has THEY named that after columbus!!
How many cities are named Columbus in US?
23
Who is susanna Columbus?
Susanna Columbus was the mother of Christopher Columbus.
Who were Columbus's sons?
Columbus had one son: Diego Columbus
Does Chistopher Columbus have kids?
'Diego Columbus and Hernando Columbus
Which ship was Columbus?
the Columbus was a cargo ship of Christopher Columbus
How do you spell Columbus day?
The correct spelling is "Columbus Day"
Why was Columbus Ohio named Columbus?
Columbus Ohio founded and named after Steve Columbus (Stevo Columbo) in 1725. Steve Columbus was the Great Great Great Grandson of Christopher Columbus.
