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Who is named after America?
The continents of North and South America are named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who played a prominent role in the early exploration of the Americas.
Why was Amerigo Vespucci given credit for the Americas instead of Columbus?
ok Amerigo was first and we named America but christopher discovered the Indians
What is Amerigo vespuras accomplishment?
He made the map of America that is why America is called America and not Columbus
What year did Vespucci prove Columbus wrong'?
Amerigo Vespucci did not necessarily "prove Columbus wrong." The discrepancy between Columbus' belief that he had reached Asia and Vespucci's realization that he had discovered a new continent led to the use of the name "America" in his honor. This occurred during the early 1500s.
Who were the new lands named after instead of Columbus?
The new lands were named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer and cartographer who realized that Columbus had discovered a new continent and not Asia. This realization led to the naming of the continent "America" in his honor.
Did Christopher Columbus find America if so how?
No,he didn`t find it. A man named Amerigo found it.
Why is Columbous a phony?
Columbus is a phony because he got credit for what Amerigo Vespucci discovered. Christopher actually only found the Bahamas. Amerigo Vespucci really discovered America. I don't know why we celebrate ''Columbus Day'' he didn't even find anything! I personally don't celebrate the holiday. I'd rather celebrate ''Amerigo Day'' than ''Columbus Day'' any day! To find out more information about Amerigo Vespucci, or Christopher Columbus, send a message to my wikianswers username: allisonwilinski !!!!!
Did christopher Columbus discover America before or after Amerigo Vespucci?
Actually the same time because Amerigo was on the same ship as Columbus, but America was named after Amerigo.
Who inspired Amerigo?
Correspondence with Christopher Columbus inspired Amerigo Vespucci to continue exploring to find the New World. Vespucci had a love of the sea, which helped him decide to explore.
How did Amerigo Vespucci help the world?
he helped tell Columbus that he did not find Asia and also discovered america
Who inspired Columbus to discover the New World?
It was Amerigo Vespucci.
How did Amerigo Vespucci change Christopher Columbus?
Columbus was before him in 1492 and didn’t change Columbus.
Did Amerigo Vespucci ever find Asia?
He wasnt interested in finding Asia, he wanted to demonstrate to Christoforo Columbus that what he founded wasnt the Indias, but another continent. Amerigo Vespucci explored Central and South America. Amerigo Vespucci and Christoforo Columbus were both italian exploreres, but didnt get along well . The Americas were named after his name.
Who discovered the Americas before Columbus?
Amerigo Vespucci
Who sailed south of where Columbus had landed?
Amerigo Vespucci
Who is the Spanish explorer that the new world was eventually named after?
Columbus's navigator Amerigo Vespucci was for whom America was named.
Who is named after America?
The continents of North and South America are named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who played a prominent role in the early exploration of the Americas.
