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Which of the following explorers were sent by Spain to explore the Americas?

A

Ponce de León and Cartier

B

Columbus and Ponce de León

C

Columbus and Newport

D

Cartier and Newport

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The answer is B. Columbus and Ponce de León.  Columbus was appointed by the Spanish to find
a new route to the spice trade.  Rather
than reach Japan, he discovered the New World.
Ponce De Leon became governor of Puerto Rico and explored Florida.

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