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The Discovery of America 1492 Christopher Columbus

America: Central America North America South America The United States of America = the USA = the States

Christopher Columbus was born in Italy but lived in Spain for a long time. He was a seaman and made many sea voyages.

I n 1492 the King and the Queen of Spain gave C hristopher Columbus money and ships to go T o India. Why?

Because India was a very rich country, full of gold. But the voyage to India was very long and very difficult.

So Christopher Columbus decided to reach India round the world. He believed that our Planet is round and he sailed west.

After sailing 6400 kilometers his ships reached some land. Columbus thought it was India. But it was not. It was a new land, a new continent – America. People called it the New World.

Questions W hen did Christopher Columbus discover America ? W here was he born ? W here did he live for a long time ? W hat was he ? W hy did he sail west ? 1492 Italy Spain A seaman India

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