Bahamas
Definition
The Bahamas is an archipelago and country in the Atlantic Ocean, located southeast of Florida. It was one of the first landfalls for Christopher Columbus in 1492 during his exploration journey.
Analogy
Think about the Bahamas as your local convenience store on a long road trip. Just like how you would stop by this store to get supplies or take a break, Columbus landed on these islands during his long voyage across the Atlantic.
Related terms
Christopher Columbus: An Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening up widespread European exploration and eventual conquest of Americas. His expeditions were sponsored by Spanish Crown.
Taino People: Indigenous people living in Bahamas when Columbus arrived. They were among first Native Americans encountered by Europeans.
Spanish colonization: The process by which Spain sent explorers and settlers to establish colonies in Americas following Columbus's discovery.
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