Who did they sail for?
Spain - Isabella and Ferdinand
What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?
A way to sail to Asia to find riches.
What obstacles did Christopher Columbus face?
He needed money to pay for his trip.
Christopher Columbus discovered what?
The West Indies, San Salvador, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Jamaica
In what year did Christopher Columbus sail the ocean blue?
1492
Who did John Cabot Sail for?
England
What was Juan Ponce de Leon trying to find?
The Fountain of Youth
What were Hernando de Soto's obstacles?
Fighting the Indians, running out of supplies and his men either dying or leaving.
John Cabot discovered what?
He discovered Newfoundland, which was rich in fish.
What was Christopher Columbus' real name?
Cristobal Colon
Who did Jacques Cartier sail for?
France
What was Coronado looking for?
He was searching for the Seven Cities of Gold.
What obstacles did Henry Hudson face?
A mutinous crew and freezing temperatures.
Juan Ponce de Leon discovered what?
In 1513, Ponce de Leon discovered La Florida, known today as Florida.
What explorer is America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
Who did John Cabot sail for?
England
What was Jacques Cartier looking for?
Gold and the Northwest Passage.
What was the obstacles Hernando Cortes faced?
Fighting with the Aztecs and their leader, Montezuma.
What did Hernando de Soto discover?
The Mississippi River
What city was built on the ruins of the Aztec Empire and by which explorer?
Mexico City was built on the ruins by Hernando Cortes.
Who did Vasco Nunez de balboa sail for?
Spain
What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa trying to find?
Riches for Spain and fame for himself.
What obstacle did Cartier face in the Lawrence River?
The Rapids
What did Coronado discover?
The Grand Canyon
The period of time between 1513-1538 that was the result of the Spanish Exploration was known as what?
The Spanish Conquest