Exploration

Columbus first expodition

Sep 3, 1492

In 1492 Columbus led his first expedition westward he landed in the bahamas

John Cobot was sent in a voyage

Sep 3, 1497

King Henry sent John cabot to the voyage to the west

Columbus reahes america

Sep 3, 1498

Columbus reached South America later a map maker labled the new continent America

Ponce Leon explored Forida

Sep 3, 1513

Ponce Leon set out with ships and crew to explore florida.

Spain claims tracts of land in the new world

Sep 4, 1520

Spain claimed tracts of new land in the new world

King Francis sent italian navigator giovanni da verrazano westward

Sep 3, 1524

King Francis sent Italian navigator giovanni da verrazano westward

Hernando de soto sailed for the military expedition

Sep 4, 1539

Hernando de soto sailed for th military expedition

ribaut's hugenots attempted to settle near present day port royal

Sep 4, 1562

ribaut's hugenots attempted to settle near present day port royal

spain sent troops under pedro mendez

Sep 4, 1565

spain sent troops under pedro mendez

Juan pardo and hernando boyaled small group to south carolina

Sep 4, 1566

Juan pardo and hernando boyaled small group to south carolina