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Guiltless-Cap
Guiltless-Cap: 1 year ago

where did the word amercia originate

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secondhands
secondhands: 1 year ago

The word America was named after Amerigo Vespucci. He mapped the South American coast from 1500 to 1502. For further information, please visit the website http://www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/surgery/america.html.

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questionablestory: 1 year ago

The word 'America' first appeared in 1507 and was used to name the New World. America was named after 'Amerigo Vespucci' who was an explorer of America.

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