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Christopher Columbus Landed on the island of San Salvador.

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When did europeans first conquer Latin America?

Since 1492 when Columbus discovered some islands in the Caribbean


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Christopher Columbus, who first reached the islands off North America in 1492.


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What was The first stop Columbus made on his voyage was at the?

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Who realized that Columbus had discovered new lands?

Vespucci was the first to discover that Columbus discovered a new land.


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What land did christopher Columbus first discover?

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What island did columbus reach on October 12 1492?

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Who discovered the Caribbean?

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