1. Spanish Explorers and Conquistadors

2. Christopher Columbus
Looking for a route to the Indies and discovered N. America and the Taino people.

3. Leif Ericson
Viking
First European to settle in N. America-called Vinland.

4. 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.

5. Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Led an expedition through Central America and reached the Pacific Ocean.
Isthmus

6. Francisco Pizarro
Conquered the Incan Empire in South America.

7. Hernando de Soto
The first European to see the Mississippi River.

8. Ferdinand Magellan
His crew was the first to sail around the world. He died in battle during the voyage.