Spanish Explorers and Conquistadors
Christopher Columbus Looking for a route to the Indies and discovered N. America and the Taino people.
Leif Ericson Viking First European to settle in N. America-called Vinland.
Francisco Coronado Searched for the Seven Cities of Gold. He didn’t find them. His crew did discover the Grand Canyon. Estevanico- African scout who traveled with Coranado.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa Led an expedition through Central America and reached the Pacific Ocean. Isthmus
Francisco Pizarro Conquered the Incan Empire in South America.
Hernando de Soto The first European to see the Mississippi River.
Ferdinand Magellan His crew was the first to sail around the world. He died in battle during the voyage.