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How Did Christopher Columbus Impact The World
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual conquest of the Americas by Europeans. In 1492, he set sail from Spain with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. His goal was to find a westward route to Asia, but instead, he landed in the Bahamas, believing he had reached the East Indies. This event marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

Columbus made subsequent voyages in 1493, 1498, and 1502, exploring various Caribbean islands, Central and South America. His voyages had a significant impact on the world, leading to the Columbian Exchange, the transfer of plants,

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