Which of the following is an example of the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus in the late 1400s?
A) Columbus reached India and Japan.
B) Columbus successfully sailed east to reach China.
C) Columbus proved that the earth was much smaller than its actual size.
D) Columbus made navigation mistakes that led to his accidental landfall in the Americas.

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Columbus made navigation mistakes that led to his accidental landfall in the Americas. While Columbus did believe that he had reached India and Japan, he was actually in the Caribbean and had discovered the "New World." His voyage opened up the Americas to exploration and colonization by European powers.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Accomplishments