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Who is the Italian explorer the Americas are named after?
The Americas was named after an Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci
How did Amerigo Vespucci get to the Americas?
by a boat
What country did Amerigo Vespucci land on?
the americas
This person name was given to America?
America is named after cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. His map showed that the Americas were not part of the continent of Asia.
Who was the first to call the Americas a new world?
Amerigo Vespucci was the first to call the Americas a new world. Amerigo Vespucci was an explorer who first discovered America.
When did Amerigo vspucci die?
Amerigo Vespucci died on February 22, 1512 of malaria in Spain. Amerigo Vespucci is most known for discovering the Americas.
Who discovered the Americas before Columbus?
Amerigo Vespucci
What did Amerigo Vespucci find during his voyage?
he found the americas
What discoveries did Amerigo Vespucci have?
He discovered the North and South Americas
What is north America and south America named for?
The were named after Amerigo Vespucci. He proved that the Americas weren't Asia, but a separate land mass. Mapmakers then named the "New World" after the first person to figure out that Columbus was wrong - Amerigo Vespucci.
What weapons did Amerigo Vespucci have?
Amerigo Vespucci did not carry much weapon. Most of his encounters were peaceful. But when he and his men were attacked by tribes, they used metal swords which were very effective as the natives had only arrows and shields.
How was Amerigo Vespucci discovery honored?
Amerigo Vespucci published a map showing the Americas as a separate set of continents, not as part of Asia. America was named in his honor.
