European Explorers

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I sailed west in hopes of finding Asia. I am given credit for discovering “The New World” now known as America.

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Christopher Columbus

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I wrote a book about my travels to Asia which inspired many people to want to explore.

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Marco Polo

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I was sponsored by King Henry VII of England to explore west. I thought I’d found Asia, but I really landed in Newfoundland (Canada).

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John Cabot

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I am known for leading the first expedition around the world.

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Ferdinand Magellan

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I sailed the west coast of South America and defeated the Inca Empire in South America.

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Francisco Pizarro

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I was looking for the “Fountain of Youth.” I didn’t find it, but I claimed Florida for Spain.

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Juan Ponce de Leon

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I conquered the Aztecs, claimed the gold, and built Mexico City

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Hernan Cortes

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I was looking for the Northwest Passage, but ended up exploring areas of New York State.

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Henry Hudson

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The “New World,” or the continent you live on, is named after me because I proved it wasn’t Asia.

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Amerigo Vespucci

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I was a French explorer who was looking for the Northwest Passage. I didn’t find it, but I did explore the St. Lawrence River.

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Jacques Cartier