Amerigo Vespucci

A. never traveled to the New World.
B. was a leading critic of Columbus's claims.
C. hailed from Portugal.
D. sailed on the voyages with Christopher Columbus.
E. helped spread recognition of the idea that the Americas were new continents.


Answer: E

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