Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of America? Options

[panaginip13]

Okay, so I searched for a topic on this, and couldn't find one so I decided to make one. If there is a topic on this, feel free to close this and smack me upside the head for my inability to find things.

Columbus is often known as the discoverer of America. He came across America during his exploration and shared his discovery with Europe. This caused more Europeans to explore and settle in America, helping make America what it is today. However, some do not think that Columbus discovered America because of the Vikings and Native Americans that were there before him and for many other reasons.

Should Columbus be the one credited for discovering America? If not, who should be?

[to-devastate]

I'd give that guy atleast some credit. He did work his butt all the way to America to find it. But I think the Vikings and Native Americans discovered it. They should be credited too.

[Spirited Away]

I'd give that guy atleast some credit. He did work his butt all the way to America to find it. But I think the Vikings and Native Americans discovered it. They should be credited too.

I meant who discovered America for the civilized world. Who brought knowledge and attention of the Americas to those who would later make settlement?

he is not credited with inspiring people to america. He is falsely credited with discovering america.

Yes well, my first question was who should be credited for discovering America for the civilized world. Next, how did the person/group of people managed to come by discovering it? And how the knowledge of the Americas came to them.

By answering those, I will have a better understanding of why people say he is falsely accredited.

Before anyone says anything resembling "you're stupid, open up your history book" because I asked these basic questions, please don't. You'll be making an ass of yourself and I'll not pity you.