User talk:Jwoodward48wiki/Columbus and America

You have probably come here because you have talked about Christopher Columbus 'discovering' America. Let's discuss:

The Claim
"Christopher Columbus discovered America..." "...Columbus is called the 'Discoverer of America', though others (Vikings, for example) reached it first -- his voyages led to the subsequent communication, trade, and emigration to America, so he gets credited as 'Discoverer'."

Wait, what?
Everybody has been taught this. Many people have never doubted it.

Let's make sure that we're starting off on the same page
What does 'discover' mean? Please, add your own definitions.

Discussion
Here is where you can discuss, preferably with Type 3 Headings.