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In 1492, Christopher Columbus was sailing for Spain, seeking a westward route to Asia in hopes of finding a faster way to access valuable spices and trade goods. He believed that by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, he could reach the Indies. Instead, he inadvertently discovered the Americas, landing in the Bahamas and opening the door to European exploration and colonization of the New World.

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Who discovered Cuba?

Christopher Columbus in 1492. Sailing for Spain.


What was Christopher Columbus first trip?

1492 from Spain and landed on Hispaniola in 32 days sailing.


What explorer hoped to reach the far east by sailing west of Europe?

Chris Columbus in 1492


Which Continent was Columbus trying to get to?

Columbus was trying to get to Asia by sailing west from Europe, but he ended up reaching the Americas instead in 1492.


In 1492 Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean moving west from what country?

sailing west from Europe


In1492 what did Christopher Columbus do?

In 1493 Columbus found America and started sailing home on the Nina.


What European arrived in America in 1492?

Columbus landed in San Salvador on Oct 12th, 1492. The official date for the discovery of the new world by Europeans.


Who explored hispaniola?

Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.


What year did Christopher Columbus discover the Americas?

Christopher Columbus (October 30, 1451? - 20 May 1506) was an explorer and trader who first crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached the Americas in 1492, sailing under the flag of the Kingdom of Castile.


What year did Christopher Columbus discovered America?

Christopher Columbus tried to reach Asia by sailing west in 1492. Though he did not succeed, his voyages began a period marked by European Empires.