European Exploration (Lydia Jackson) by Lydia Jackson

Amerigo Vespucci

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Amerigo Vespucci sailed for the country of Spain. He discovered present day Rio de Janerio and Rio de la Palta. America was named after him.

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Juan Ponce de Leon

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Juan Ponce de Leon Sailed for Spain. He founded the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico. He also searched for the fountain of youth, but never found it.

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Giovanni da Verrazano

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Giovanni da Verrazano Sailed for France. He was sent by king Francis the first to explore the east coast of North America for a route to the pacific coast. He was successful and was able to chart the coast.

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Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

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Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca Sailed for Spain. He Explored Mexico and spent eight years in the gulf region or present day Texas.

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Jacques Cartier

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Jacques Cartier Sailed for France. He explored St. Lawrence River and Brazil. He also gave Canada its name.

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Martin Frobisher

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Martin Frobisher sailed for England. He attempted to discover a northwest passage and had many voyages to Labrador and Frobisher Bay in Canada.

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Samuel de Champlain

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Samuel de Champlain Sailed for France. He explored New France and established city of Quebec. He had mapped the Atlantic coast and Great Lakes as well.

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Henry Hudson

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Henry Hudson Sailed for England. He had many unsuccessful voyages into Asia and many voyages to collect information on North America water routes. He discovered a body of water later called Hudson Bay.

Jacques Marquette

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Jacques Marquette sailed for France. He was the first person to see the northern part of the Mississippi River. He was also the first person to map the northern part of the Mississippi River.

René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

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René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle sailed for France. He lead an expedition down the Mississippi River to claim region a region he called Louisiana for France. He also lead an expedition to make trading posts, which failed.

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