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Explain how and when Europeans discovered America. 3 sentences please

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Europeans discovered America when Columbus set out on the Mayflower in 1492. They set out to cross the seas trying to find a new path to find the fabled gold and spice islandsĀ of Asia. They set out on three ships; The Santa Maria, The Pinta and the Nina.
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Europeans discovered America when Columbus set out on the Mayflower in 1492. They set out to cross the seas, trying to find a new path to find the "fabled" gold and spice islandsĀ of Asia. They set out on three ships- The Santa Maria, The Pinta and the Nina.
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