The Discovery of America: A New World
The discovery of America in 1492 by Christopher Columbus marked the beginning of a new era in world history. Columbus’s voyage, sponsored by Spain, led to the European exploration and colonization of the Americas, changing the course of history forever.
Columbus’s discovery was followed by the exploration of the New World by other European powers, including the Spanish, French, and English. Explore the history of the discovery of America in this word search puzzle.
Did You Know?
- Christopher Columbus made four voyages to the Americas, but he never actually reached the mainland of North America.
- The Vikings, led by Leif Erikson, are believed to have reached North America nearly 500 years before Columbus.
- Columbus's discovery led to the Columbian Exchange, the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World.
- The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.