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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.
Who mapped south America's coastline in 1499?
Amerigo Vespucci, he believed he had found a "new world". Later a German mapmaker labeled the new continents America in honor of Vespucci.
Why are north America and South America named for Amerigo Vespucchi?
Because Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer and he discovered the americas.
Who explored enough of South America to deem it a new continent?
Amerigo Vespucci
Did Amerigo Vespucci meet any Indian tribes on his expeditions to North and south America?
yes
What area did Amerigo Vespucci explore?
What areas did amerigo vespucci explore
What did Amerigo Vespucci name the US?
Amerigo Vespucci, did not explore the U.S., he explored and conquered the Inca Tribes in South America.
When did Amerigo Vespucci explore South America?
He left in 1502. He was 33!
Did Amerigo Vespucci explore in North America?
.He only visited Central and South America.
Who was the first European to explore part of south America?
I believe it's amerigo Vespucci
How did Amerigo Vespucci discovered America?
Amerigo went sailing to Asia while they were there they discovered the island.vespucci was one of the navigator to explore south america
What did Amerigo Vespucci claim?
Amerigo Vespucci claimed North and South America for Spain.
What did Vespucci find?
Amerigo Vespucci found South America
What did Amerigo Vespucci discovered what?
Amerigo Vespucci discovered that Asia was not a part of America. America was named after him.
When did Vespucci explore?
Amerigo Vespucci was part of several voyages and explorations in the east coast of South America. These took place between 1499 and 1502.
Which voyage of Amerigo Vespucci was the voyage to America?
When Amerigo Vespucci sailed to America, it was his first voyage and his second expedition was to South America.
What was Amerigo's discoveries?
Amerigo Vespucci discovered South and North America.
