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Why do so many people think Columbus shouldn't be credited for discovering America?
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∙ 9y ago
Because he dicovered the West Indes. Amerigo Vaspucci dicovered what is now the US.
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When did Columbus discovered America?
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering America in 1492. It was his voyages that began the European expansion into and control over the American continents.
Who is given credit for discovering America?
christopher Columbus and leif ericson
What state did Columbus discovered?
Although Columbus is credited with making the European discovery of America, of which the US is a part, he never set foot on land that is part of any state of the US.
Which explorer helped England get claim to the new world?
Sir Humphrey Gilbert, by discovering Newfoundland in Canada But The Question Comes With Answer's And This Answer Isnt On My Answer Sheet
Explored America 1492?
Christopher Columbus.
Why does Christoper Columbus have credit?
For some he is credited for discovering America but then it was originally the natives
Who was the discoverer of America?
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering America on October 12, 1492.
Did Christpher Columbus get credited discovering America and not Leif Ericson?
Columbus discovery started the colonization of the Americas. Leif's did not.
When did Columbus invade America?
Christopher Columbus invaded the Americas in 1492. He is credited with discovering America but this is false as Amerigo Vespucci discovered the Americas.
Why do you think Chrisopher Columbus is credited with discovering America and not Leif Ericson?
Because Columbus landing started the colonization of the Americas.
Is Christopher Columbus a significant explorer?
Yes he is. He is credited with discovering the New World (North America).
Which country is credited with discovering America?
Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing under the flag of Spain, is credited with the discovery of America in 1492.
Wass Christopher Columbus from Honduras?
No.Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451.Since Honduras is located in America and Columbus is credited with discovering America, he could not have been born in Honduras.
Why do so many people think that Columbus should not be credited for discovering America?
because he thought it was India which it isnt
What did Chrisotpher Columbus discover?
He is credited with the European discovery of the New World. discovering America and west indes in 1492
Did Columbus discover Panama first?
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering America, of which Panama is a part. However, Columbus never stood on the lands that are now Panama.
Why is Columbus credited with discovering America?
-He was sent by Queen Isabelle and King Ferdinand of Spain to find the New World -He was rich
