Transcription: Like many 15th century European explorers, Columbus sought a sea route to Asia. Unlike most of the others, Columbus believed he could get to the east by way of the west. On August 3rd, 1492, the Italian-born explorer set sail under the Spanish flag to prove his theory. Thirty-three days later, his expedition landed not in Asia, but in what are now the West Indies. This historical voyage led to European exploration and colonization of the Americas. The spirit of this age of discovery overshadowed the destruction of much of the region's native populations who fell to European conquest and diseas ...
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