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Where did columbus think he landed when he discovered the new world

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Where he thought that he landed was india that is why native american's are called indians often in history and or by people in general


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Columbus discovered the new world in 1492. When columbus washed ashore in the Bahamas in 1492, he thought he was in China.

He is remembered as the man who first discovered America for the people of Europe.

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