AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
Which explorer's voyage first reached the Americas in 1492?
A.Christopher Columbus
B.Ferdinand Magellan
C.John Cabot
D.Vasco da Gama
Explanation
Core Concept
Sailing for Spain, Columbus reached the Caribbean in 1492, initiating sustained European contact — though he believed he had reached Asia.
Correct Answer
AChristopher Columbus
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