Question
What was the effect of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the West Indies in 1492?
A.
Europe decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world.
B.
Spain eventually gained control over all of North and South America.
C.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
D.
The native people began sailing across the Atlantic to trade with Europe.
A.
Europe decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world.
B.
Spain eventually gained control over all of North and South America.
C.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
D.
The native people began sailing across the Atlantic to trade with Europe.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: C. Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Columbus's voyages opened the door for further exploration and colonization by other European powers, leading to a wave of exploration and claims over new territories in the Americas.
Columbus's voyages opened the door for further exploration and colonization by other European powers, leading to a wave of exploration and claims over new territories in the Americas.