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Junipero was a monk who founded the first settlements in California. Many who knew him believed he had an honest and good character.

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Malinche had been sold as a slave and became bilingual, which made her a useful communication link. She also had a son with Hernan Cortes.

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Cabrillo was a Portuguese solider. He served Spain and made a fortune in Guatemala trading.

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Salle was an explorer that led an expedition fown the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. He also claimed Louisiana for France.

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Onate was a conquistador who established New Mexico for Spain. He was also the husband of Hernan Cortes' granddaughter.

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Verrazzano was an explorer who charted the Carolinas. He was born in Italy, but was sent to North America by France.

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Caboto is best known for claiming Canada for England. He was originally named Giovanni Caboto, but his name changed to John Cabot.

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Coronado and his team are credited for discovering the Grand Canyon. He was also the governor of Nueva Galicia.

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Cortes is famous for defeating the Aztec empire and claiming Mexico for Spain. He was appointed governor of New Spain.

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Casas was a historian and missionary. He spoke out for the Natives and did not want to oppress them.

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Pizarro is known for conquering the Inca empire. He also joined Balboa in "discovering" the Pacific Ocean.

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Soto was a conquistador who participated in the conquests of Central and South America. He also traveled to North America where he discovered the Mississippi River.

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Leon searched southeast North America for gold and gave Florida its name. He also was the first governor of Puerto Rico.

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The Aztecs were a Native American tribe that lived in present day Mexico. They were conquered by Hernan Cortes.

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Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the globe. He died in battle before he could finish his expedition.

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Balboa is credited in the "discovery" of the Pacific Ocean. He was the governor of the town Darièn on the Isthmus of Panama and was beheaded for treason.

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Columbus "discovered" the Americas in search of India. He was a navigator who made four total trips to the New World.

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Montezuma was the Aztec king. He believed that Cortes was a god.

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Ferdinand of Aragon + Isabella of Castile

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Ferdinand of Aragon + Isabella of Castile

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Ferdinand and Isabella were the King and Queen of Spain. They made the country a significant power.

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Gama traveled to India by sailing down the west coast of Africa. He was then seen as a hero back in Portugal.

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Dias was a Portuguese explorer. He was the first European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa.

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Polo traveled through Europe and Asia throughout his life. He wrote a book on his travels called II Milione.

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The first to "discover" America. They abandoned it later because of poor conditions.

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Hiawatha was the leader who inspired the Iroquois. He was a Native American who lead the Onondaga or Mohawk tribes.

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The largest Mississippian Settlement is Cahokia. The settlement was filled with many Native American tribes.

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The Mound Builders built these structures in Mississippi. They were mainly built by Indians.