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Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
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What was the effect of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the West Indies in 1492?
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
What was the effect of Christopher Columbus' discovery of West Indies in 1492?
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
When did the Tudor explorers explore?
after Christopher Columbus found the West Indies.
Who explored the west Indies?
Christopher Columbus. He thought he had reached India and named the island "Indies" and called its inhabitants, "Indians". Later Amerigo Vespucci proved that Colombus had actually found the New Lands, and not India. The island was then renamed "West Indies".
Why is Christopher Columbus remembered?
Christopher Columbus is remembered today because of discovering the West Indies.
Who found west indies?
christopher Columbus
Did Christopher Columbus make it to the indies?
Yes.
When was the west indies discovered by christopher Columbus?
In 1492.
What was Christopher Columbus's first voyage?
The Enterprise of The Indies
Did Christopher Columbus discover the East Indies?
No. Columbus discovered the West Indies while trying to reach the East Indies, which the Europeans already knew existed.
What year did Columbus sail for the indies?
Christopher Columbus set sail in the year of 1492
Who claimed the West Indies for Spain?
Christopher Columbus in 1492.
