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Amerigo Vespucci explored four voyages, including the Spanish to Venezuela and Haiti, he also went to Cape Verde, Venezuela, and Brazil in 1499-1500, and then with the Portuguese to Brazil and Patagonia in 1501-2 and to Brazil again in 1503. In total all 4 voyages took him 7 years to travel.

His voyage travel was undertaken by Amerigos passion for more fame and that he wantd to learn more about the world.

His exploration helped his country by disccorving new land space. This also helped because he charted routes to new lands and the land space they had discovered. This is important because if he didnt discover new land they wouldnt have space for new homes and discoveries.

On this travel he met one of the most important expolres to ever exist which was Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus had introuduced his tribe known as the Taìno tribe.This tribe was very kind and became helpful to Amergio Vespucci.

One big affect that effected the native people was when Amerigo found out that they had reached a new continent, not Asia, which led to increased exploration and colonization efforts,causing disruption and displacement of indigenous communities as Europeans established settlements and exploited the land and its people.

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Bartholomew Diaz explored two voyages such as Portugal and Africa in years 1450-1500.

His voyage exploration was a year and a half long. They each lasted about half a year for each and one a little more than a year. His voyage was undertaken by his passion to explore Africa and find a sea route to India in order to give Portugal a share of the lucrative trade with India and East Asia.

Bartholomew Dias's exploration helped Portugal by opening a sea route to Asia, which increased trade and extended Portuguese influence.

On his voyage Bartholomew encountered Khoikhoi people also known as the Cape Hottentots, who lived near the southern tip of Africa. He also interacted with a few other individuals from other indigenous groups along the coast. He effected his area by exposing them to European trade and colonization,and leading to disruption of their traditional way of life exploitation and also often violent conflict as European powers sought to establish trading posts and control resources.

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Columbus traveled 4 voyages in 1492–1493, 1493–1496, 1498–1500, and 1502–1504. He traveled to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Jamaica, and in his latter two voyages, to the coasts of eastern Central America and northern South America.

His voyage was undertaken by wanting to find a new route to India, China, Japan, and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.

His exploration impacted the country by opening the way for European countries to colonize and exploit those lands and their peoples. Trade was soon established between Europe and the Americas. The plants native to the Americas were plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, and tobacco. Which were imported to Europe.

Columbus encountered 3 main tribes on his voyages such as the Lucayan, Taíno, and Arawak peoples.

His voyage was effective because it opened the way for European countries to colonize and exploit those lands and their peoples.

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Ferdinand Magellan explored South America in 1519. His voyage was undertaken because he wanted to reach SouthEast Asia, where spices grew and gems were to be found, by sailing westwards across the Atlantic Ocean. He hoped to find a passage through South America so that he could sail from the Atlantic to the ocean beyond the Americas. His exploration helped his country by discovering the strait that bears his name and crossing the Pacific Ocean, Magellan proved the existence of the Planetary Ocean and became one of the forerunners of the knowledge of climatic differentiation.

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Francisco Pizarro explored Panama, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. His voyage was in 1524-1525, then again from 1526-1528, he sailed with Almagro and a priest, Hernando de Luque, on voyages of discovery and conquest down the west coast of South America.

His voyage was undertaken because he sought gold and other riches as their main goal in exploring South America. They also heard about the civil war in the Inca Empire between Atahualpa and Huascar.

His exploration helped his country by gaining land and wealth. This made his country higher class and do better economically.

On his voyage, he met the Inca ruler Atahualpa. Atahualpa finally agreed to a meeting in the city of Cajamarca, and Pizarro arrived there in November 1531.

Francisco's effect on his discovered area was that the remaining Inca natives were either killed or enslaved. The great Inca empire had come to an end.

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Giovanni Caboto explored the coast of what is now Newfoundland Canada. His voyage took place in 1497 it lasted about a month he set sail in England in 1497 and reached the North American Coast in June also in 1497.

His voyage was undertaken to find a Western route to Asia to access the wealth of spices and other Goods. His exploration helped England by laying the groundwork for future claims to territories in North America. It also marked the beginning of England's interest in colonization efforts.

On his voyage, he ended up not encountering anyone because his main goal was to just get to England and claim it as his.

His discovery had many effects on the area he explored. His voyage in 1497 marked the beginning of European interest in the North American Mainland for England. This laid the groundwork for future English claims and colonization efforts. Although he did not establish any settlements or see anyone on his voyage his exploration opened up further Expeditions and led to the development of Newfoundland Coast.

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Ponce De Leon explored parts of the Caribbean and Florida. He is most famous for his exploration of Florida in 1513. His voyage to Florida took about a month as he set sail from Puerto Rico in early 1513 in arrived on the east coast of Florida also in early 1513.

His voyage was undertaken in search of new lands and wealth. His exploration helped Spain by claiming Florida and expanding Spanish territories, which increased Spain's influence and opportunities for further colonization and trade.

During his voyage he encountered Calusa and Tequesta, they marked their territory and weren't very friendly towards him.

He affected his discovery of Florida because it led to increased Spanish interest in colonization which also opened the region to Europe influence. Which eventually disrupted the lives of indigenous populations through disease and cultural changes.

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Vasco Nunez explored Panama in 1513.His voyage was not very long it only lasted about 3 weeks and ended in 1513 also when he started in 1513.

The Voyage was undertaken to find new territories in wealth for Spain. He helped his country by claiming the Pacific Ocean in surrounding its lands for Spain which boosted Spain's influence and opened new opportunities for trade and more explorations.

On his voyage he only encountered Cacique who provided information about Panama.

His discovery of the Pacific Ocean effected his area because it led to increased Spanish interest in colonization efforts in the region.

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Vasco da Gama explored the sea route from Portugal to India his first voyage started in 1497 and ended in 1499. He marked the trading route between Europe and Asia. This voyage took 2 years.

Vasco da Gama's Voyage was undertaken to find a Direct sea route to India which was motivated by the desire to establish a profitable spice trade to bypass the Overland route controlled by other powers. His exploration was beneficial to Portugal as it allowed the country to dominate the spice trade and economic growth.

On his voyage Journal he encountered many Traders and a tribe along the east African Coast such as the Sultan of Malindi who provided him a guide to navigate to India

His effect led to Portuguese control over the spice trade and local trade networks which also introduced European Goods and Christianity.

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Hernando explored Central America and Spain, as well as some of Mexico. Hernando Cortes Voyage to Mexico began in 1519 and lasted until 1521 when he successfully conquered the Aztec empire his journey was driven by the desire for wealth land and power.

Hernandez Cortez's Voyage was undertaken to explore and Conquer new territories for Spain. He was motivated by the idea of wealth and gold as well as his desire to expand Spanish influence.

Hernandez Cortes encountered the Aztec Empire and its ruler during his voyage he also came into contact with various indigenous groups in the region some of whom became his allies against the Aztecs.

His voyage Journey impacted his native population. The arrival of the Spanish led to the collapse of the Aztec Empire and caused the spread of disease.

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Juan Ponce de León, (born 1460?, Santervás de Campos, Valladolid, León [Spain]-died 1521, Havana, Cuba), Spanish explorer who founded the first European settlement on Puerto Rico and who is credited with being the first European to reach Florida (1513).

Born into a noble family, Ponce de León was a page in the royal court of Aragon and later fought in a campaign against the Moors in Granada. It is possible that he began his career of exploration in 1493 as part of Christopher Columbus's second expedition to the New World. In 1502 he was in the West Indies as a captain serving under Nicolás de Ovando, governor of Hispaniola. As a reward for suppressing an Indian mutiny, Ponce de León was named by Ovando to be the provincial governor of the eastern part of Hispaniola. Hearing persistent reports of gold to be found on Puerto Rico, Ponce de León in 1508-09 explored and settled that island, founding the colony's oldest settlement, Caparra, near what is now San Juan. He then returned to Hispaniola and was named governor of Puerto Rico but was soon displaced from the governorship through the political maneuvering of rivals.

The Spanish crown encouraged Ponce de León to continue searching for new lands. Tradition holds that he had learned from Indians of an island called Bimini (in the Bahamas) on which there was a miraculous spring or fountain that could rejuvenate those who drank from it (the Fountain of Youth). Although the quest for this fabled site might have been a contributing influence to Ponce de León's explorations, modern scholarship suggests that it was not the primary motive.

He led a privately outfitted expedition from Puerto Rico in March 1513 and in April of that year landed on the coast of Florida at a site between modern Saint Augustine and Melbourne Beach. At the time he did not realize that he was on the mainland of North America and instead supposed he had landed on an island. He named the region Florida because it was discovered at Easter time (Spanish: Pascua Florida) and because it abounded in lush, florid vegetation. He coasted southward, sailing through the Florida Keys and ending his search near Charlotte Harbor on Florida's west coast. He then returned to Puerto Rico and thence to Spain, where he secured the title in 1514 of military governor of Bimini and Florida with permission to colonize those regions.

In 1521 Ponce de León sailed again for Florida, with two ships and 200 men, and landed near Charlotte Harbor. On this occasion he was wounded by an arrow during an Indian attack, and he died after being returned to Cuba. Puerto Rico's third largest city, Ponce, is named in his honour.

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Juan Ponce de Leon | Biography, Route, Discoveries, Accomplishments, Death, & Facts

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Juan Ponce de Leon, Spanish explorer born into a noble family in the court of Aragon. He founded the first European settlement on Puerto Rico, near what is now San Juan, and is credited with being the first European to reach Florida, which he named for its florid springtime vegetation.