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The first European to discover the Caribbean islands was

A. Christopher Columbus
B. Leif Ericson
C. Marco Polo
D. Henry the Navigator



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Final answer:

Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover the Caribbean islands in 1492, funded by Queen Isabella of Spain.


Explanation:

Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover the Caribbean islands in 1492, funded by Queen Isabella of Spain. He landed on islands in the Caribbean Sea but never reached what is now the United States. This marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Americas.


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