What important events took place in the development of European colonies in North America?

Columbus sets sail aboard the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

• 1492: Columbus reaches the Bahamas, Cuba and Hispaniola.

• 1492: La Navidad is established on the island of Hispaniola; it was destroyed by the following year.

answer; /// the correct answer is (a) burned the city;

hygrometers and hair thermometers (often found as part of hygrometers/psychrometers) can be used to measure humidity. barometers are used to measure atmospheric pressure, while anemometers are used to measure wind speed. so the 2nd and 4th choices should be the correct answers.