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Amerigo Vespucci demonstrated that South America was a bigger continent that previously thought, and it wasnt part of , or India itself, but a different continent altogether. The Americas were named after his name: Amerigo.

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Did Amerigo Vespucci travel Hispaniola?

Yes, Amerigo Vespucci traveled to Hispaniola during his voyages to the New World. He explored the island on one of his voyages in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.


What were some accomplishments during Amerigo Vespucci's journey?

explored North and South America And was also the first European to reach the "New World".


What ocean did Amerigo Vespucci cross?

Amerigo Vespucci crossed the Atlantic Ocean during his voyages to the Americas.


Countries that Amerigo Vespucci departed from?

Amerigo Vespucci departed from Spain and Portugal during his voyages to the Americas.


Did Amerigo vespucci's crew mutiny?

There is no historical record of Amerigo Vespucci's crew mutinying during his explorations. Vespucci was known for his ability to navigate and maintain good relationships with his crew members.


Did Amerigo Vespucci start a settlement?

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What did Amerigo Vespucci find during his voyage?

he found the americas


When did Amerigo Vespucci's exploration take place?

During the age of exploration.


When did Vespucci explore the shores of South America?

Amerigo Vespucci explored the shores of South America during his voyages in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He made several expeditions between 1499 and 1502, during which he explored and mapped significant portions of the eastern coast of South America.


Where did Amerigo Vespucci end up after he explored?

Amerigo Vespucci explored parts of South America and the Caribbean, ultimately ending up in Venezuela and Brazil during his expeditions. His explorations in these regions played a significant role in the recognition and mapping of the new continents.


Who did Amerigo Vespucci discover the amazon river for?

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When was Amerigo Vespucci born?

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