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Why is Amerigo Vespucci famous?

a
He gave his name (America) to the new continent he explored in the new world.
b
He was a famous Portuguese explorer.
c
He named a continent Vespucci.
d
He discovered Asia.

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I believe it’s A because he was the first person to recognize continents that were previously unknown to people.
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