European Explorers By: Stella Yao

Vasco Nunez de Balboa Born in Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain Fought with Native Americans Purpose was because he was looking for wealth and fame His achievement was he was the first European find the Pacific Ocean

Christopher Columbus Born in the Republic of Genoa An obstacle he passed was he sailed with no maps and a frightened crew His purpose was to sail west to reach Asia His achievement was he was the first American to reach the New World in 1492

Hernado de Soto Born in Jerez de los Caballeros An obstacle he passed was he had a disease and did not find gold The purpose was because he had dreams of becoming an explorer An achievement was he found the Mississippi River

John Cabot Born in the Republic of Genoa An obstacle he faced was he sailed with no maps His purpose was he wanted to reach Asia His achievement was he claimed land for England