Defection o WP2, born Genoa, itally Salled for Spain, Discovered West Indies. Landed in New World (San Salvador)October 12 1492 Choose matching term John Cabol Cristopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Amerigo Vespucci

## Step 1<br />The problem provides a description of a historical figure who was born in Genoa, Italy, sailed for Spain, and discovered the West Indies. This person landed in the New World (San Salvador) on October 12, 1492.<br />## Step 2<br />The task is to identify the correct historical figure from the given options: John Cabot, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Amerigo Vespucci.<br />## Step 3<br />By comparing the description provided in the problem with the known historical facts about these figures, we can see that the description matches the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus.