Student interview project on Juan Ponce de Leon

1. 1. Juan Ponce de Leon, it’s good to meet you. Why are you famous?
I’m an explorer.
2. So what did you explore?
Well I explored Florida.
3. When did you explore?
1524
4.Why did you look for a rich land?
I lost my other island to Christopher Columbus's son and I knew that I needed to start over.
5.Did you have fun doing it?
Yeah I found a lot of neat stuff like gold.
Cool!!!!!!!

2. 6. Did you know that Christopher Columbus was your cousin?
Yes he Is the reason I got interested in sailing.
7. Where were you born?
Spain.
8. When did you become a military commander?
After my family and I settled on an island in the Caribbean.
9.How long were you governor of Puerto Rico?
Two years.
10. Why did you return to Florida a second time?
To build a colony.
11. What tribe did you discover was unfriendly?
The Calusa tribe.

3. 12. What does “Dry Tortugas” mean in English?
Dry turtles.
13. Why did you die?
I got shot by the Calusa tribe.
14. Where did you get shot?
In the thigh with an arrow.
15. When did you die?
1521.
16. How old were you when you died?
61.

4. 17. Where did you die?
Cuba.
18. What are you known for searching for?
The fountain of youth.
19. What is the fountain of youth?
It’s a magic fountain that keeps you young if you drink its water.
20. Did you ever find it?
No.
Well it was good talking to you!
yyyyyyyyooooouuuuuu tttttttttttttooooooooo