Craig answered my question that the term America was used at last 100 years before the actual crossing in 1620. I wasn't aware of that and thanks for the insight. Christie Trapp

OK, before we get cut off on this topic, it has always been my understanding that "America" was named after a Spanish seafarer named Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) who lived roughly the same time as Columbus. Following is some information about him that sorta substantiates what I was taught in school: http://geography.about.com/cs/historicalgeog/a/amerigo.htm This is not to say he got here first (he didn't), nor did he actually name it "America" (don't know the answer to that), but it was supposedly named after him, at least according to the above article and my HS history teachers. So, if this is true, and I think it is, then the Pilgrims may well have called this place America for a hundred years or so. Just my own two cents worth. . .before taxes. :-) David E. Cann [email protected] [email protected] (alternate) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, 20 November 2006 12:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MFLR] Mayflower movie Craig answered my question that the term America was used at last 100 years before the actual crossing in 1620. I wasn't aware of that and thanks for the insight. Christie Trapp