https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod This is our trading card forum where we will share the information, vitals, and significance of the explorers en-us 2016-11-17 17:52:13 UTC 2023-11-28 16:19:23 UTC hello@padlet.com p0602173 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140814861 Born- xxx x, 1475 (actual date of birth is unknown)
Death- January 3, 1543
Place of Birth- Castile, Spain
Years explored- 1502-1543
Purpose- He was first sent to Mexico from Spain to arrest Hernan Cortez for treason. Cortez was laying siege on the Aztecs and Cabrillo was meant to arrest him. Instead. Cabrillo actually joined with Cortez and conquered the Aztecs. He was then sent to explore the southern regions of Mexico like Guatemala and El Salvador. A few years later, he was sent on expedition to the western coast of North America. He had become the first person to explore the western coast, including the west coast of Mexico and some of modern day California.
What did he discover- Cabrillo was the first person to explore the western coast of North America (Mostly mexico and California).
Interesting Facts-
1) After he had conquered the Aztecs, he became a well known conquistador and enslaved many indigenous peoples. He made men work in mines and fields, and the women and children did house chores.
2) Cabrillos first mission was to Mexico where he was supposed to arrest Hernan Cortez. Instead of arresting him, Cabrillo joined his conquest against the Aztecs and succeeded.
3) While he was a conquistador, he used his enslaved peoples to make his fortune in gold mining. He forced the men to mine gold in mines across the regions of Mexico. Part of his fortune also derived from his conquering of the Aztecs, where he shared their wealth with Hernan Cortez.]]> 2016-11-30 14:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140814861 d0604599 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140815601 was born december 31, 1491
was born in Saint-Malo, France
died September 1,1557
he explored for france and was sent by king francis
he explored in 1534
his purpose of sailing was to find gold, other riches, spices, and a passage to asia
his exploration led to france claiming lands that would become Canada
some interesting facts are he crossed the atlantic in 20 days, when his crew got sick he curedd them with white cedar bark and leaves, and the expedition then sailed inland going 1000 miles up the St. Lawrence River]]> 2016-11-30 14:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140815601 k1516929 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140816517 Born: Bartholomeu was born in the year 1450 
Death: May 29,1500.
Where was he born: Portugal.
What country did he explore for: Portugal.
What years did he explore: He explored during the years 1487-1488
What was the purpose for exploring: His reason for exploring was because King John II sent him to explore the coast of Africa and find a way to the Indian Ocean.
What did he discover: 
He was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa. They found a bay and called it Sao Bras. They also explored a lot of the Indian Ocean.
Interesting Facts:
1. He named the southernmost tip of Africa, Cabo days tormentas  because of the heavy storms.
2. He was in his late 30s when Joao appointed him head of an expedition in search of a searoute  to India.
3. He died in a shipwreck.

]]> 2016-11-30 14:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140816517 y0602824 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817114 PacificFransiscon was born in circa 1476 in Trujillo, Spain and died on June 26, 1541 in Lima, Peru. fransisco explored for the "south sea" and joined Vasco Núñez de Balboa. He explored from 1513-1532. His purpose for sailing was because as a boy he heard tales of the new world and was seized by lust for time and adventure. Francisco discovered the Pacific Ocean and conquered Peru. 
Some interesting facts are:
1. Arrested Balboa under orders of peararis.
2. He founded the capital of Lima
3. He served as a mayor of Panama City and gained a small fortune.]]> 2016-11-30 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817114 m0602170 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817128 Hernán Cortés was born in 1485 and died December2,1547. He was born in Medellín, Spain and explored for his home country of Spain. In 1511 his explored the area called Cuba. He also explored Mexico in 1519. He wanted to explorer the new world in order to gain riches and to be known. He discovered Mexico and Cuba. Some interesting facts about him are that he spent his later years of his life trying to regain his recognition for his discoveries. He defeated the Aztec Empire in Mexico. He also set sail to the new world at the age of 19]]> 2016-11-30 14:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817128 k0901572 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817251 Born june 1,1637 died may 18,1675 born in laon, France. He explorer for France. He explored for 2 years. He explored to find the mouth of the mississippi river. He had dicoved the mouth of the mississippi river. Interesting facts: he established missions, first european to live in chicago and, became an explorer at the age of 17.]]> 2016-11-30 14:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817251 c0604194 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817680 Born:  November 22, 1643
Died:  March 19, 1687
What country did he explore: North America
What years did he explore: 1673-1687 
What was his purpose for exploring: Build a network of forts from Canada across river in North America.
What did he discover: 
Great Lakes Region
Intresting Facts:
1) He failed his last mission
2) He wanted to find a waterway from North America to China
3) Was one of the most celebrated explorers


]]> 2016-11-30 14:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817680 a0602530 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817896 -Born: 1540 in England
-Died: Jan 28, 1596 at sea
-Explored from 1560-1596 and for England
-He mapped out the west coast of North America
-Admiral for England against the Spanish
-Was apart of the slave trade
-Discovered land south of the Magellan Strait (Drake Passage)
-First English man to circle the globe
-Was a English privateer (a pirate working for the government)
-Mayor of Plymouth in 1581]]> 2016-11-30 14:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140817896 k1518447 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818051 Born: October 31, 1451.
Died: May 20, 1506.
Place of birth: Genoa, Italy.
Christopher Columbus explored for Spain, he explored around the years of 1492-1504. 
The purpose of his sailing was to find a direct water route from Europe to Asia, but he never did, instead he stumbled upon the Americas.
One interesting fact about Chritopher Columbus was that his real name was not Christopher columbus, instead, it was Cristoforo Colombo. He is also believed to have been an opium addict. Santa Maria was one of nine ships sunk under Columbus management

]]> 2016-11-30 14:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818051 k1633783 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818193 Birth: 1574, Brouage
Death: 1635, Quebec
He explored for France between 1603 - 1615. His purpose for sailing was to explore the new continent. He is known for founding Quebec City in 1608 and for consolidating French colonies in the New World. He also discovered Lake Champlain (named after him) and explored regions of Northern New York and the Ottawa River. 
- Facts about Samuel De Champlain:
1. He lived with a group of natives in a winter 
2. He got hit in the knee with an arrow
3. He died on Christmas day]]> 2016-11-30 14:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818193 k1523764 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818269 Born in: Genoa, Itlay 🇮🇹
Explored: Canada🇨🇦 (he thought he was in Asia)
Years he explored: 1497
Purpose: Sail and find new lands and routes for King Henry VII
Discovered: Canada🇨🇦
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Interesting facts I learned 
1. He discovered Canada🇨🇦, eh
2. Made the same mistake as Columbus 🙄
3. He was Italian🇮🇹 but sailed for England 🇬🇧]]> 2016-11-30 14:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818269 w0501684 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818386 BORN: 1500 in Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain
DIED: May 21, 1542
EXPLORED: April 1538 - mid 1541 for Spain 
WHY HE EXPLORED: for the Spanish crown 
DISCOVERED: the Mississippi river

FACTS: 
• 1532, Francisco Pizarro made me second in command on Pizarro's expedition to explore and conquer Peru
• First expedition was to the West Indies
• Died of a fever shortly after finding the Mississippi River, he was also buried in the river.




]]> 2016-11-30 14:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818386 k1338421 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818393 Birth date: 1371 CE
Death date:1433 CE
Birthplace:Kunyang Subdistrict
What country did explore? SE Asia,South Asia,Western Asia, & East Africa
What years did he explore?
(1405-1433)
What was his purpose for sailing(exploring)? Purchase spices like cardoman,& cinnamon
What did he discover?
He made 7 voyages to Southeast asia, India,and Africa
Interesting facts that you learn about the explorer?
1) His orginal name was a Chinese translation for Muhammed
2)He was captured and castrated when he was young boy
3)He held the highest rank for any eunuch in the history of China. ]]> 2016-11-30 14:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140818393 k1517386 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140820003 Date of birth: 1467 CE
Date of death: 1520 CE
Country explored for: Portugal 
Explored: 1500 to 1501
His purpose for exploring: To establish trading posts in India
Discovery: Brazil
Facts:
-He established a successful sea route to India
-He is also known as Pedro Alvares de Gouvela
-His cause of death is unknown]]> 2016-11-30 14:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140820003 k1638210 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140820269
Date of birth: March 9, 1451
Died: February 22, 1512
 He was born in Florence, Italy. On his third voyage he discovered present day Rio de Janeiro and Rio de Plata. He thought he discovered a new continent which he called South America the New World. 
 He explored on May 10, 1497 (first voyage), May of 1499 (second voyage) and May 14, 1501 (third voyage). Amerigo decided to explore because he was fascinated after meeting Christopher Columbus. Amerigo's business was struggling to make a profit and he knew the king and queen would supply funds for voyages so he decided to leave his business and become an explorer before it was too late. 
Interesting facts: 
1. A coin was minted in Amerigo's memory in 2012  
2. During his second expedition he discovered cape st Augustine and amazon river.
3. He had a banking business in Seville, Spain 🇪🇸 ]]> 2016-11-30 14:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140820269 k1327012 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140821914 -Born 1510 in Salamanca Spain
-Died September 22 1554 in Mexico City
-He was looking for the 7 cities of gold but instead discovered the Grand Canyon
-Explored for spain
- Was part of the Mexico City council
- Explored between 1540-1542

]]> 2016-11-30 14:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140821914 k1640520 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140822466 Vasco da Gama was born in Sines,Portugal in 1460 and died on 24 December 1524
He was a Portuguese explorer and the first European explorer to find a direct route to India.
He arrived in Calicut in 1498 and was impressed by the array of spices, rare silk, and precious gems so he brought them to Portugal ]]> 2016-11-30 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140822466 k0507938 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140823696
He was born in Portugal in the year 1453. He died in December 15,1515. In the years 1503 through 1504 he went on an exploration to India to gain control of all the main maritime trade routes of the east and to build a permanent fortress. In 1510 he captured the city of Goa. He wants to cut off Arab trade with India. His attempt to seize Cochin was unsuccessful.]]> 2016-11-30 14:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140823696 k1635119 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140830867 Born: 1490  Died: 1557   
place of birth: Extremadura, Spain 
Explored for: Spanish empire 
explored: 1527-1537 
purpose for exploring: clam land for the Spanish Empire
what he discovered: Galveston, Texas
3 interesting facts:
1. served for the Mexican territorial gov. 
2. treasurer for the Spanish exploration
3. in 1532, only 3 of his original crew survived  

]]> 2016-11-30 15:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/140830867 k1410478 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/141110845 Born: 1475 
Died: Jan 12 1519; was falsely accused of treason and beheaded 
Place of Birth: Jerez de los caballeros, Castille, Spain 
Country explored for: Spain; founded Darien in present day panama 
Years he explored: 1500 to 1519
Purpose for exploring: for gold and new sea 
What he discovered: the Pacific Ocean 
Interesting facts:
1. He was beheaded because the new governor of Darien was jealous of him 
2. Head of the first stable settlement on South American continent 
3. Balboa was the first European to see the eastern Part of the Pacific Ocean ]]> 2016-12-01 14:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/141110845 b0809865 https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/141115064 He was born around 1565 no exact date. He died June 22,1611. He was born in England , United Kingdom. He explored for the Dutch through 1607-1609. He wanted to find a shorter route to Asia from Europe through the artic he failed. He found shorter water routes of North America. His first voyage was west from England in 1607. His first two voyages were unsuccessful.]]> 2016-12-01 14:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/141115064 Jacob_L_Nash https://padlet.com/williammwhitfield/etcsecondperiod/wish/222402226 Born: 1371, Yunnan, China
Died: 1433
He explored for China and from 1405-1433.
And his purpose of explaining is voyages and Chinese trade route.
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