0
October 12, 1492
We have spotted land! I have named it San Salvador. I believe that Japan is only a short distance to the west. [Editor's note: Columbus landed in the Bahamas south of Florida. He believed that he was on islands off the coast of Japan.]
There are strange looking people here, very different from my men and me. They wear little clothing and are of a different color. Our giant ships with enormous white sails amaze them. These Indians are not what I expected, and there are no cities of gold like Marco Polo described. [Editor's note: Columbus had actually met members of the Taino tribe, but he believed he was in the Indies. This is why he called them Indians.]
I spotted several of them wearing GOLD! They tell me that islands to the north and south are where the gold will be found, so I ordered my men to set sail for the gold!
What else can I help you with?
Who discovered America in 1492?
The New World was first spotted by Rodrigo de Triana a sailor aboard the "Pinta" one of the three ships commanded by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492.yes this is right
First European since the vikings to discover the new world?
Christopher Columbus
How much was the man who first spotted land on columbus' journey paid?
The man who first spotted land on Christopher Columbus' journey was Rodrigo de Triana, a sailor on the Niña. He was promised a reward of a lifetime pension of 10,000 maravedis by Columbus for his discovery. However, Columbus later claimed that he was entitled to the reward instead, and Triana received no payment for his accomplishment. This led to a dispute over the rightful recognition and reward for the discovery of land in the New World.
Who led the first attempt to colonize the new world?
Christopher Columbus
Where did christopher Columbus make his first accomplishment and why?
His first accomplishment was finding the new world
Who discovered America in 1492?
The New World was first spotted by Rodrigo de Triana a sailor aboard the "Pinta" one of the three ships commanded by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492.yes this is right
What is Christopher Columbus's interesting facts?
8. Christopher Columbus wasn't the the first one to discover the New World vikings were.
First European since the vikings to discover the new world?
Christopher Columbus
Who was the first Italian to sail to the New World?
Christopher Columbus
Which famous spanish explorer claimed to have discovered America?
Christopher Columbus, who first reached the islands off North America in 1492.
How much was the man who first spotted land on columbus' journey paid?
The man who first spotted land on Christopher Columbus' journey was Rodrigo de Triana, a sailor on the Niña. He was promised a reward of a lifetime pension of 10,000 maravedis by Columbus for his discovery. However, Columbus later claimed that he was entitled to the reward instead, and Triana received no payment for his accomplishment. This led to a dispute over the rightful recognition and reward for the discovery of land in the New World.
What year did Christopher Columbus first come to the new world?
1492
Who was the first leader of the expedition to sail around the world?
christopher columbus
Who led the first attempt to colonize the new world?
Christopher Columbus
Where did christopher Columbus make his first accomplishment and why?
His first accomplishment was finding the new world
Who were the first europeans to travel around the world in a ship?
ummm.... CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
What was the firs voyage of Christopher Columbus?
The first voyage to the New World as in 1492.
