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No it was made by a German map maker who had read about Vespucci. Now, historians believe that Vespucci never reached North America and made it up for his book.

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Why were the continents that make up the new world named after Amerigo Vespucci?

While it is commonly believed that the continent of America is named after 15th-16th century cartographer Amerigo Vespucci, there is growing evidence that it is in fact named after Welshman Richard Ameryk, the owner of the ship that John Cabot used to sail to North America in 1497. A letter, discovered in 1504, once believed to have been printed in 1497, and penned by Amerigo Vespucci, is now believed to be a forgery.


What year did Amerigo Vespucci make his third voyage?

he had went on a ship with chrispher clombus.


Did they make a coin of Amerigo Vespucci?

Yes


Did Amerigo Vespucci step foot on America or Columbus?

Christopher Columbus was the first European to make landfall in the Americas in 1492, reaching islands in the Caribbean. Amerigo Vespucci, who followed Columbus's voyages, is believed to have explored parts of South America between 1499 and 1502. While both played significant roles in the exploration of the New World, it was Columbus who first stepped foot on what is now considered America. Vespucci's contributions were more about mapping and understanding the geography of the continent, which eventually led to it being named after him.


What were the consequences of Amerigo Vespucci?

Nil to none. Vespucci lied in his books about his trips and he DID NOT discover America. He went along the coast of South America in 3 voyages. In 1890 it was proven his stories were not true, but the myth seems to have persisted that he discovered America. America was given its name by a German map maker who believed his stories. He was called Martin Waldseemuller. The above answer is partially true. Amerigo Vespucci did not truly discover America, however, he did make the world notice that Columbus had discovered a new continent. Columbus had believed he had arrived in Asia when actually discovering the New World. It was Amerigo Vespucci who made it known that this was not Asia, but rather a new landmass.

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Why were the continents that make up the new world named after Amerigo Vespucci?

While it is commonly believed that the continent of America is named after 15th-16th century cartographer Amerigo Vespucci, there is growing evidence that it is in fact named after Welshman Richard Ameryk, the owner of the ship that John Cabot used to sail to North America in 1497. A letter, discovered in 1504, once believed to have been printed in 1497, and penned by Amerigo Vespucci, is now believed to be a forgery.


What year did Amerigo Vespucci make his third voyage?

he had went on a ship with chrispher clombus.


Did they make a coin of Amerigo Vespucci?

Yes


Why does everyone remember Amerigo Vespucci?

They remember Amerigo for discovering Brazil and for ding stuff to make him be named for America. Hope it helps! Signed, /^v^\=Bird


What were the consequences of Amerigo Vespucci?

Nil to none. Vespucci lied in his books about his trips and he DID NOT discover America. He went along the coast of South America in 3 voyages. In 1890 it was proven his stories were not true, but the myth seems to have persisted that he discovered America. America was given its name by a German map maker who believed his stories. He was called Martin Waldseemuller. The above answer is partially true. Amerigo Vespucci did not truly discover America, however, he did make the world notice that Columbus had discovered a new continent. Columbus had believed he had arrived in Asia when actually discovering the New World. It was Amerigo Vespucci who made it known that this was not Asia, but rather a new landmass.


What discovery's did Amerigo Vespucci make?

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the archipelago


Was America was named for Amerigo Vespucci?

WRONG ANSWER BELOW **********the reason why north America is named after him is that the map makers believed his book where he wrote he found north America, so they named it after him. He lied and this has been proven.


How did the western hemisphere become known as the Americas?

Because the explorer and mapmaker Amerigo Vespucci was the first to make latitude measurements showing that the coastline of what came to be called South America extended further south than the southern most coastline of Asia and India, so the lands could not be part of Asia or India as assumed by Columbus, but were new previously unknown continents. It was a German mapmaker that a few years later first labeled them North America and South America on his maps, in respect for Amerigo Vespucci's work.


Why did europeans call north and south America the new world?

America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer and cartographer who is credited as being the first cartographer to make a map of the Americas as not being part of Asia, but being a stand alone Landmass. Specifically America is the feminized Latin version of the name Amerigo.


What was Amerigo Vespucci's dream?

Amerigo Vespucci dreamt of becoming a successful merchant and explorer. He yearned to travel to unknown lands and make significant discoveries for the betterment of his career and reputation. Ultimately, his dreams led him to explore the New World and play a key role in establishing the name America for the continent.


When Amerigo Vespucci first came to the Americas was he friendly to the people there?

Amerigo Vespucci was not known for establishing positive relationships with the indigenous people of the Americas. He treated them as subjects to be observed and documented in his exploration expeditions, rather than engaging with them in a friendly or respectful manner.


The continents that make up the New World were named for Amerigo Vespucci because he?

Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer who made several voyages to the New World and wrote about his findings, helping to popularize the idea that the lands discovered by Columbus were part of a new continent. The continents were named after him by the mapmaker Martin Waldseemüller in 1507 based on Vespucci's accounts.