1. European Explorers
By: Stella Yao

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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