Question

What was Christopher Columbus' first New World discovery when he went on his exploratory voyage in 1492?

Answer 1

On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, with three small ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina. On October 12, the expedition reached land, probably Watling Island in the Bahamas. Later that month, Columbus sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland China, and in December the expedition landed on Hispaniola, which Columbus thought might be Japan. He established a small colony there with 39 of his men. The explorer returned to Spain with gold, spices, and “Indian” captives in March 1493 and was received with the highest honors by the Spanish court. He was the first European to explore the Americas since the Vikings set up colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland in the 10th century.

Answer 2

Christopher Columbus discovers the Islands in the Caribbean Sea.

Explanation:

• After getting financial help from the Spanish Crown of Castile, he began his sail to find a new route.
• On his way, Columbus found indigenous people whom he named Indian.
• He soon found that he discovered a New World with plenty of resources with native people.
• During his First Voyage, he reached the islands which he named the island San Salvador (present-day Bahamas).

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