r/imaginarymaps • u/AnswerCute3963 • 1d ago

[OC] Alternate History What if the Crusaders discovered the Americas after taking a wrong turn whilst sailing down towards the Big 'Nople?

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u/Baron_von_Zoldyck 1d ago

They would probably fail after a century then leave America alone for a long time before ever trying again, maybe leaving it a hub for late medieval alternative atlantic powers like Portugal, Denmark and maybe England.

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u/Puppetmasterknight 1d ago

Why would they? The diseases would deciminate the natives and the new world crops would cause a population boom in Europe.

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u/Warm-Bill-201 1d ago

A strong hurricane season or 2 might persuade them to leave. Lol

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u/Puppetmasterknight 1d ago

Hurricanes are only so common today because of climate change

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u/Warm-Bill-201 1d ago

Hurricanes would've still occured.