Who Discovered America?

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). discovered America in 1492. Like many people of his time, Columbus also believed that the world is round and not flat. Sailors from Europe would sail east to reach Asia in quest of gold, spices and treasure. Columbus thought that if he sailed towards west, he would quickly reach India. He was given ships and money from the Queen and King of Spain to undertake his voyage. He set on his journey in 1492 and reached an island, which he named San Salvador. Columbus thought that he had sailed to India and the people he met there were Indians. The islands where he first reached are still known as West Indies

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