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Q: Who was the first European to discover the western hemisphere?
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Who was the first to discover the Western Hemisphere?

Christopher Columbus


Who do some people think were the first people to discover the Western Hemisphere?

There are some historians who believe that European Norsemen were the first people in 905 AD to discover the western hemisphere. Namely parts of Canada and parts of what is now the USA. There are some who believe that traces of the Norsemen leader, Erik the Red, can be found in North America.


What evidence exists that proves Leif Erikccson was the first European to discover the Western Hemisphere?

His life and travels are well-documented, and archaeologists have uncovered his Norse settlements in the Newfoundland area.


The first permanent European settlement in the western hemisphere in now what city?

santo domingo


What was the first nation in the western hemisphere to gain independence from European powers?

united states of america


What was the first European settlement in the western hemisphere?

The first permanent settlement in the Western Hemisphere was started by the Spanish. In 1565, they established the city of St. Augustine in northeastern Florida and it's still thriving today.


Who was the first European to discover the western hempisphere?

Most US citizens claim that it was Christopher Columbus.


What European state first settled a colony in the western hemisphere?

Norse. The first European colony in the western hemisphere were led by Leif and Thorvald Erikson and their sister Freydis. Thorvald died there circa 990 AD. The first permanent colony was planted by Spain at St. Augustine in modern day Florida.


Who were the first people to inhabit the western hemisphere?

The first people to inhabit the Western Hemisphere was the Spanish.


What was the first permanent European settlement in the Western Hemisphere?

The first permanent settlement in the Western Hemisphere was started by the Spanish. In 1565, they established the city of St. Augustine in northeastern Florida and it's still thriving today.


Was Leif the first to discover America?

He was the first European to discover America.


How and when did man first arrive in the Western Hemisphere?

Men arrived in the Western Hemisphere by walking and they got the in 1250 ad