Columbus
Where did Columbus explore?
Columbus explored the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America
Where did Cortez explore?
Cortez explored
-the Carribean,
-Central America
- parts of Mexico.
Where did Verrazano explore?
He explored parts of North Carolina, Florida, Canada. He is known for discovering different eastern straits and bays.
Where did Champlaign explore?
He explored Canada.
Where did Hudson explore?
He explored NY.
Why did Columbus come to the Americas?
The purpose for his voyages was to find a passage to Asia by sailing west
Why did Cortez come to the Americas?
To make his fortune in the Americas
Why did Verrazano come to the Americas?
To discover a passage to Asia through the New World.
Why did Champlain come to the Americas?
To explore
Why did Hudson come to the Americas?
Henry Hudson led a small expedition in the hopes of finding a passage to Asia.
What company/country did Columbus represent?
His explorations were sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
What company/country did Cortez represent?
He went to the Americas with conquistador Diego Velázquez of Spain
What company/country did Verrazano represent?
Verrazzano was commissioned by King Francis I of France
What company/country did Champlain represent?
He joined François Gravé Du Pont's expedition for France
What company/country did Hudson represent?
He sailed for the Dutch East India Company (Netherlands)
When did Columbus explore the Carribean?
1492
When did Cortez explore the Carribean & Mexico?
the Caribbean in 1911 & Mexico in 1919
When did Verrazano explore the Americas?
In 1524 he landed in Cape Fear, North Carolina
When did Champlain explore Canada?
1903
When did Hudson explore NY?
In 1609 he landed in NY
What does Christopher Columbus & Amerigo Vespucci have in common?
They were both Italian.
When did Amerigo explore Brazil?
1507
Where did Amerigo Vespucci explore?
He discovered Brazil
Why did Amerigo Vespucci travel to the Americas?
Vespucci traveled to the Americas for fame.
What country supported Amerigo Vespucci?
Spain (Guyana) & Portugal (Brazil)