The correct answer is C) West Indies.
Even though Columbus was aiming for finding a quicker trade route to Asia, he ended up running into the West Indies. This accidental encountered resulted in the exploration of the "New World" for dozens of European explorers starting in the 16th century. Despite the fact that Columbus did not end up where he originally set out for, his journey will be forever remembered due to the monumental effects it had on the North American contient.