Early Explorers

Bartholomeu Dias became the first European to sail around Africa from the west coast to the east coast.

Sep 1, 1488

(The only given date in the chapter was 1488 so please ignore the month and day!) Bartholomeu Dias became the first European to sail around Africa from the west coast to the east coast. He tried to listen to King John's orders when he told his ship captains to sail south around the tip of Africa and then northeast. He ended up finding a route to Asia.

Vespucci explored the coast of South America

Nov 25, 1490

This event just said it took place in the late 1490's, so please ignore the day and months. Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian navigator, suspected that Columbus was wrong in thinking that he had reached Asia. In the late 1490s, Vespucci explored the coast of South America. He called it the "New World"

Columbus and a crew of about 90 men set out from Spain

Aug 3, 1492

Columbus and a crew of about 90 men set out from Spain n 3 small ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. The first fleet visted the Canary Islands. Then, on September 6, it turned bravely west. He was in search of Asia.

Columbus once again set sail.

Sep 25, 1493

(Does this count as a seperate explorer since it features more explorers with him?)
Columbus once again set sail. This time he had an impressive fleet of 17 ships with about 1,200 men aboard. He was still looking for ASIA, but he explored several islands in the West Indies, including Puerto Rico and Jamacia.

Vasco da Gama finally reached India

Sep 1, 1498

Vasco da Gama finally reached India and then returned to Portugal. He was looking into the newfound path to Asia.
(Again, the only date given was the YEAR so please ignore the DAY/MONTH!!!)

Vasco Balboa hacks!

Nov 25, 1513

(Once again, I only got the YEAR for this event so please ignore the month and day!) Vasco Balboa hacked his way across the Isthmus of Panama and sighted the Pacific Ocean. He was the first European to see the vast body of water from American shores. He intended to find new lands, and he did-sortof.

Juan Ponce de Leon sets out

Nov 25, 1513

I ONLY GOT THE YEAR FOR THIS EVEN SO PLEASE IGNORE THE MONTH/DAY. Juan Ponce de Leon set out from Puerto Rico. He explored and discovered a land he called Flordia. He meant to explore the land of the NEW WORLD and he did.....

Ferdinand Magellan explores

Nov 25, 1519

I only got the year for this even so please ignore the month and day. "Ferdinand Magellan explored the Pacific Ocean and also gave it its name. Magellan strated from Spain in 1519 with 5 ships and 237 men. Magellan sailed across the Pacific and reached the Philippines, where he died" He had attempted to explore the Pacific Ocean and the new world.

Hernando Cortes set out?

Nov 25, 1519

NO MONTH AND DAY FOR THIS EVEN, ONLY THE YEAR-IGNORE THE MONTH AND DAY

Hernando Cortes set out with a small army to take over the Azetc. He explored the mainland in North America and in search of golds and riches.

Francisco de Coronado explored

Nov 25, 1540

NO MONTH AND DAY FOR THIS EVEN, ONLY THE YEAR-IGNORE THE MONTH AND DAY Francisco de Coronado explored parts of present day Arizona, New Mexcio, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas between 1540 and 1542. He was in search of land and gold in present day NORTH AMERICA.

Hernando De Soto explores rivers

Nov 25, 1541

NO MONTH AND DAY FOR THIS EVEN, ONLY THE YEAR-IGNORE THE MONTH AND DAY Hernando de Soto discovered the Mississippi River in 1541. He was again in search of land and gold for Spain.

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed up the Califronia coast

Nov 25, 1542

NO MONTH AND DAY FOR THIS EVEN, ONLY THE YEAR-IGNORE THE MONTH AND DAY Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed up the Califronia coast and claimed that country for Spain in 1542. He was in search of more land for Spain. He explored present day North America.