answersLogoWhite

0

Who is given credit which discovering the US?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Typically, all credit is given to Christopher Columbus, but this claim is a common misconceptions. In reality, the first to discover the Americas were the Vikings who preceded Columbus by about 500 years.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago
Copy
User Avatar

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who discover US?

Amerigo Vespucci is given the credit for discovering America.


What great philosopher scientist is given credit for discovering the simple machine?

Karl Wilhem is given credit for discovering simple machines


Who was given credit for discovering how covalent bonds work?

Gilbert N. Lewis was given the credit for discovering how a covalent bond works.


Who has the credit of discovering first electron?

J. J. Thompson was given credit for discovering the first electron.


Who is given credit for discovering evolution?

Darwin.


Who is given credit for discovering the electron?

J.J. Thomson


Who was given credit for discovering Hawaii?

Captain James Cook.


Why was the viking not given credit for discovering America?

they didn't document it


Who Discovery Of Mathematics?

no one is given the credit of discovering maths


Who is given credit for discovering America?

christopher Columbus and leif ericson


What state is Ponce De Leon given credit for discovering?

Florida


Who is given credit for discovering the pacific ocean?

vasco nones balboa

Trending Questions
Why are the Arabic numerals called Arabic? Where can you buy sweet feet shoes like in the movie holes? How does Zoroark learn dark pulse in Pokemon white? What x what 198? Cost to clean and seal a travertine floor? Can you put ointment on dog stitches? What generalization can you make about patrick henry and samuel adams? Who sings the song life is a high way? How much is the stock for medline per share? Who is responsible for credit card debt if the cardholder dies and was the only authorized user? How much does Chita Johnson make? Do today's microprocessors have more transistor than those of 1970s? How close is Collins NY to Buffalo NY? How many catalytic converters does your 2001 Oldsmobile aurora have? What is the significance of rep fitness in the world of strength training and exercise equipment? If it 33.9 haematocrit its bad condition? What is meant by RR in IAS? What is Casting couch real name? What was Niall's hamster named? What is VAF number on the entry clearance on a passport?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.