Question

we know that the story of columbus \proving\ the earth was not flat by sailing to the
ew world\ is an enlightenment narrative meant to make religious people of the \dark ages\ seem backward and uneducated. when is this narrative first presented?

in 1828 in a biography of columbus written by american author washington irving

in 1778 in a comprehensive history written by french enlightenment philosopher jean - jacques rousseau

in 1828, when columbus autobiographic journal entries were discovered in the vatican.

in 1878 in a play by henry irving

Explanation:

The narrative about Columbus "proving" the Earth was not flat was first presented in 1828 in a biography of Columbus written by American author Washington Irving. This work contributed to the Enlightenment - style portrayal of the past.

Answer:

In 1828 in a biography of Columbus written by American author Washington Irving.