Which of the following is not true concerning European forays into the New World?
A) Christopher Columbus believed he had reached Asia.
B) John Cabot explored the coast of New England on a voyage sponsored by Henry VII.
C) Christopher Columbus explored along the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
D) Pedro Cabral discovered South America by accident.
E) Vespucci's many published letters describing the geography of the New World caused people to call the area "America."

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Christopher Columbus explored along the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is not true. He explored the Caribbean islands and Central America, but never reached the Yucatan Peninsula.

Which of the Following Is Not True Concerning European Forays