Because they discovered America
ok Amerigo was first and we named America but christopher discovered the Indians
Amerigo Vespucci did not judge Christopher Columbus. While both were explorers during the Age of Discovery, Vespucci is known for being the first to suggest that the newly discovered lands were part of a separate continent, which later led to the continent being named after him (America). Columbus and Vespucci did not serve on the same exploratory missions.
Amerigo Vespucci hoped to explore and map the new lands discovered by Christopher Columbus, and to contribute to the understanding of the geography of the Americas. He also sought to promote his own reputation as an explorer and cartographer.
Vespucci lived during the time of Christopher Columbus, supposedly the Americas are named after him. Vespucci lived during the time of Christopher Columbus. Supposedly the Americas are named after him.
Amerigo Vespucci was challenged by accusations from some historians who believe he exaggerated his explorations or claimed credit for discovering lands that had already been explored by others, particularly Christopher Columbus. These challenges have led to ongoing debates about the extent of Vespucci's contributions to geographical knowledge.
I am 10 years old and read about Mr.Columbus , No he did not boat with Amerigo Vespucci
Actually the same time because Amerigo was on the same ship as Columbus, but America was named after Amerigo.
Well no of course
Amerigo Vespucci
christopher Columbus did but it was named after Amerigo Vespucci
Christopher Columbus
christopher columbus
Columbus was before him in 1492 and didn’t change Columbus.
Same voyage as Christopher Columbus... so Spain
No. It was Amerigo Vespucci who figured that out.
Answer : it would be Columbia because Christopher Columbus would have found it and named it after himself just as Amerigo Vespucci did.
Correspondence with Christopher Columbus inspired Amerigo Vespucci to continue exploring to find the New World. Vespucci had a love of the sea, which helped him decide to explore.