This document summarizes the explorations and accomplishments of four famous explorers: Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de Leon, Jacques Cartier, and Christopher Newport. It describes that Columbus sailed for Spain and discovered the New World while attempting to find a western sea route to Asia. Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida while exploring for Spain. Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River Valley for France. Christopher Newport made several voyages for England, including establishing the Jamestown colony.