In his first voyage in 1492, Christopher Columbus

A. crossed the Atlantic Ocean in six weeks.
B. was briefly captured by natives he encountered.
C. sailed along the coast of what is present-day Virginia.
D. was forced to put down a mutiny on the Santa Maria.
E. mistook Cuba for China.


Answer: E

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