Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus claimed Hispaniola for money. They had been informed that the first person to see land would receive around 10,000 maravedis yearly for life.
Christopher Columbus
1493.
The Native Americans. But if you don't want to go that far back... Spain
The first land/island Christopher Columbus saw was San Salvador. That is the answer to that question. GOOD LUCK!
by boat
christopher Columbus claimed evry thing he set foot on even though he met there
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
1492.