Question

What was the effect of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the West Indies in 1492? A. Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World. B. The native people began sailing across the Atlantic to trade with Europe. C. Europe decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world. D. Spain eventually gained control over all of North and South America.

Answer 1

A. Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.