The men of Columbus’s expedition first knew they were nearing land because they saw birds and floating branches. This observation indicated that they were close to land, as such signs are typically associated with nearby landmasses.
How did the men of Columbus’s expedition first know they were nearing land?
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They saw the Taino rowing out to meet them.
They saw the tops of mountains.
They smelled the beautiful flowers from the islands.
They saw birds and floating branches.
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