Christopher Columbus

Chritopher Columbus was the first person to discover North America.He sailed from Spain in 1492 to try to get to Asia. He did not know that North America was in the way of the route he was traveling.  When he hit land he thought it was Asia ,but he didnt know it was really North America.He was a navigator,a colonizer,and a explorer. He reached North America in 1492. He actually explored North America after the Vikings. Christopher Columbus landed on San Salvidor. When he was sailing one of his three ships sank when it hit a sandbar. If you need to know more go to www.wikepedia.com .