Amerigo Vespucci
By Kaleigh Davis
Amerigo Vespucci Famous Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci's Background
Amerigo Vespucci's Achievements and Discoveries
Amerigo Vespucci's Impact on the World
Amerigo Vespucci was the first person to recognize America, so America was named after him. If he had not discovered that it was a new world, then today we might not have known where South America was. Also, if Amerigo had not recognized that South America was not part of Asia, then South America probably wouldn't be considered a continent. We might not have known what South America was. So now we know where and what South America is, thanks to Amerigo Vespucci!
Citation Page
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