Explorers of the New World Designed by Ms. Dean

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Why did we explore? Sea route to the spices of Asia Sea route to the spices of Asia To find gold, silver, and precious jewels To find gold, silver, and precious jewels To expand their knowledge of the world To expand their knowledge of the world To control a larger empire To control a larger empire To find animal furs To find animal furs To expand Christianity To expand Christianity

Christopher Columbus He was born Italian ( ) He was born Italian ( ) He sailed for King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella of Spain He sailed for King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella of Spain In 1492 he set sail from Spain (August 03)and landed on the Caribbean Islands (Oct 11) In 1492 he set sail from Spain (August 03)and landed on the Caribbean Islands (Oct 11) He sailed on three ships: Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He sailed on three ships: Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Columbus thought he had made it to Asia, and called this area the Indies, and called its inhabitants Indians. Columbus thought he had made it to Asia, and called this area the Indies, and called its inhabitants Indians. He would sail to the America’s three more times before he died. For a total of four trips to the America’s. He would sail to the America’s three more times before he died. For a total of four trips to the America’s.

Francisco Pizzaro He was born in Turjllo, Spain( ). He sailed for the country of Spain. He was born in Turjllo, Spain( ). He sailed for the country of Spain. In 1513 he was chief lieutenant in Balboa’s expedition of the Pacific Ocean. In 1513 he was chief lieutenant in Balboa’s expedition of the Pacific Ocean. Francisco Pizzaro discovered the land of Peru(1527) and the city of Lima.(1535) Francisco Pizzaro discovered the land of Peru(1527) and the city of Lima.(1535) He was appointed governor of Peru. He was appointed governor of Peru. He also conquered the Incan Empire. He also conquered the Incan Empire.

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado He was born in Spain( ). He was born in Spain( ). He set sailed from Spain in 1535 to Mexico. He set sailed from Spain in 1535 to Mexico. In 1540, he set out with 300 soldiers and about 1,000 Indians to look for the City of Gold. In 1540, he set out with 300 soldiers and about 1,000 Indians to look for the City of Gold. He would led my army into what would be known today as Arizona and New Mexico. He would led my army into what would be known today as Arizona and New Mexico. Here he would conquered the Zuni and Pueblo Indians. Here he would conquered the Zuni and Pueblo Indians. He was the first European to travel the Rio Grande river. He was the first European to travel the Rio Grande river. He even went into parts of Texas and Kansas but still did not find any city of gold. So he returned to Mexico. Where he was governor of Mexico City until his death. He even went into parts of Texas and Kansas but still did not find any city of gold. So he returned to Mexico. Where he was governor of Mexico City until his death.

Samuel de Chaplain Chaplain was born in France (1567?-1635) Chaplain was born in France (1567?-1635) In 1603, he set sailed from France to Canada. He toured the Eastern part of Canada to make the first accurate map of Canada. In 1603, he set sailed from France to Canada. He toured the Eastern part of Canada to make the first accurate map of Canada. In 1604 he went back to Canada and spent three years exploring the Atlantic Coast. In 1604 he went back to Canada and spent three years exploring the Atlantic Coast. In 1608, he went back a third time to Canada and found the city of Quebec. Quebec was the first permanent settlement in Canada. In 1608, he went back a third time to Canada and found the city of Quebec. Quebec was the first permanent settlement in Canada. In 1609 he found a lake in Canada and named it Lake Chaplain. In 1609 he found a lake in Canada and named it Lake Chaplain.

John Cabot He was born in Genoa, Italy( ) He was born in Genoa, Italy( ) He went to Venice Italy to learn about navigation. He went to Venice Italy to learn about navigation. He sailed for the British in 1497 on the ship Mathew. He sailed for the British in 1497 on the ship Mathew. He claimed Canada and parts of North America thinking it was Asia. He claimed Canada and parts of North America thinking it was Asia. On his second voyage to America his ships were lost at sea. On his second voyage to America his ships were lost at sea.

Ferdinand Magellan He was born in Portugal ( ). He was born in Portugal ( ). In 1519, he sailed for Spain and became the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe. In 1519, he sailed for Spain and became the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe. The Strait of Magellan is named after him. The Strait of Magellan is named after him. He landed in Guam and was involved in a Philippians civil war in which he was killed. He landed in Guam and was involved in a Philippians civil war in which he was killed. Only one ship finished his route. Thus proving the world is round. Only one ship finished his route. Thus proving the world is round.

Henry Hudson He was born in England ( ). He was born in England ( ). He would try four times to find a northern passage to Asia but would fail. He would try four times to find a northern passage to Asia but would fail. He explored much of America around what would become today as New York City. He explored much of America around what would become today as New York City. Hudson River, Strait of Hudson, and Hudson Bay would all be named after him. Hudson River, Strait of Hudson, and Hudson Bay would all be named after him.

Hernan Cortes He was born in Spain ( ). He was born in Spain ( ). He sailed for Spain and conquered Mexico. He sailed for Spain and conquered Mexico. He would be the explorer to defeat the Aztec Empire. He would be the explorer to defeat the Aztec Empire.

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