European Explorers BY:Lilli.M

JOHN CABOT John Cabot He was born in England. He faced no obstacles. He thought that he could sail west and still reach Asia. One of his sons Sebastian came on this trip also.

Christopher Columbus He was born in Spain. His crew was frightened. He wanted to sail west to get to Asia. Sailors slept on the open deak. They all tied themselves up so they would not fall off.

Jacques Cartier He was born in France. Most of his sailors caught diseases. He was looking for gold and a water route to Asia. He found the St. Laurence river in 1534.

Juan Ponce de Leon He was born in Spain. He fought with the Native Americans. He was looking for the fountain of youth and gold. He found Florida, thanks to him we have PARADICE!!!

Vasco Nunez Balboa I am sorry Vasco Nunez Balboa but I call you Vasco Nunez de Blabla. He was born in Spain. He fought with Native Americans. He was looking for wealth and fame.

Henry Hudson He represented Holland. His crew mutinied in the cold weather. He was looking for the northwest passage. He found New York.

Hernando De Soto He is Spanish. That is all I could find.

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