Columbus Day

Who is believed to be the first Jew to set foot in what became the United States of America?

ALuis de Torres, an interpreter who traveled with Columbus.

BTevye's Uncle Avram in Chicago.

CFerdinand Magellan, whose mother Alda de Mesquita is believed to have been Jewish.

DJoachim Gaunse, an engineer who traveled with Sir Walter Raleigh.

EShmuel de Champlain, who founded Quebec City and explored the Great Lakes.

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