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jan 1, 1492 - Columbus' 1st Voyage to discover the new world

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While trying to find a direct sea route to Asia for spices and other imports, Columbus accidentally found the Americas. He landed in the Caribbean. He thought he landed in Asia, and that is why we previously refered to Native Americans as 'Indians'

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jan 1, 1492
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~ 534 years ago