The Americans were 'discovered' towards the end of the 15th century. What do you think?



The Americans were 'discovered' towards the end of the 15th century. What do you think?..

Answer / Deepak Singh Yadav

While Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing for Spain, is credited with 'discovering' America in 1492, it's important to note that indigenous peoples had inhabited the Americas for thousands of years prior. The term 'discovery' oversimplifies and misrepresents the historical context.

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