1. European Explorers
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2. Christopher Columbus He represents Spain
His obstacles were no maps and a frightened crew
His purpose was to sail west to reach Asia
One of his achievements were that he was the first European to reach the New World in 1492

3. John Cabot He represents England His obstacles were he had no maps
His purpose were to reach Asia
One of his achievements were he found land in Canada

4. Henry Hudson He represents Holland
His obstacles were that his crew left him in mutiny
His purpose was to find a northern path to Europe
One of his achievements were that he claimed land for Holland

5. Jacques Cartier He represents France
His obstacles were his sailors got diseases
His purpose was to find a water route to Asia
One of achievements were he discovered the Gulf of St. Lawrence river

6. Balboa He represents Spain
His obstacles were he fought with Native Americans
His purpose was to find wealth and fame
One of achievements were he was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from east

7. de Leon He represents Spain
His obstacles were he fought with the Native Americans
His purpose was to find gold and the ‘fountain of youth’
One of his achievements were he discovered Florida for Spain

8. de Soto He represents Spain His obstacles were his crew got diseases
His purpose was to look for gold
One of his achievements were he found the Mississippi River