If others probably preceded him to America why is Columbus given so much credit?
Select one:
a. Columbus had better press agents
b. Columbus inspired others to follow and to invest in trips of exploration and conquest
c. Columbus established meaningful diplomatic relationships with native leaders
d. Unlike others before him Columbus knew that he had discovered a new Continent
e. Amerigo Vespucci credited Columbus on his famous maps and popularized his

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If others probably preceded him to America why is Columbus given so much credit?
Select one:
a. Columbus had better press agents
b. Columbus inspired others to follow and to invest in trips of exploration and conquest
c. Columbus established meaningful diplomatic relationships with native leaders
d. Unlike others before him Columbus knew that he had discovered a new Continent
e. Amerigo Vespucci credited Columbus on his famous maps and popularized his

hermosa · Answer

I'm torn between option b and d.

hermosa · Answer

B makes more sense to me.