European Explorers

1. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS

2. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
1492
Sought for a route to Asia
Sponsored by Spain
Made several journeys
Always believed he had made it to
Asia

3. FERDINAND MAGELLAN
1519-1522
Sponsored by Spain
Attempted to navigate
around the world
Died in Philippines
Crew finished the
journey

4. JACQUES CARTIER
Claimed what is now Canada for France
Mapped St. Lawrence River

5. Sailed for England
1497 first European to discover mainland North America
JOHN CABOT

6. HENRY HUDSON
Englishman
Looked for a western route to Asia
Explored modern day New York

7. PONCE DE LEON
Spanish Explorer
Led expedition into Modern-Day Florida
Looking for “Fountain of Youth”