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Christopher Columbus is the explorer who is credited for discovering America. Of course, there were already people living in America at the time who we call Native Americans. There even was a European, Leif Ericsson, who had been to the Americas before. However, it was Columbus' voyage that started the exploration and colonization of the Americas.
Christopher Columbus an Italian discovered the American Santa Maria.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus is from Italy and was born in 1451 and died 1506.
He was the one who opened up the
way for European exploration and colonization and also discovered the Santa Maria.
Therefore, Christopher Columbus an Italian discovered the American Santa Maria.
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