In which year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1492
- Step 1: He sailed under the Spanish crown. Step 2. His first landfall was in 1492. Answer: 1492. Why not the others: 1453 is the fall of Constantinople, 1519 the start of Magellan's voyage, and 1607 the founding of Jamestown.
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