Question

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There was a long period of time between the “discovery” of North America by explorers and Europe’s attempt to have people live there long term. This a true statement.

Explain why is true:

Answer 1

This is true because Christopher Columbus had to make four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain. These trips took place in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. he hoped to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, he never did. Instead he found the Americas where millions of people had already lived. Columbus finding the Americas was the start of many centuries of exploration and colonization of North and South America.