Explorers

Created a school of navigaition. His school improve sailing technology.

Believed he could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic. He did not know North and South America were in the way.

Realized that Columbus had not reached Asia. The Americas were named after his first name.

His crew was the first to circumnavigate the world. Only one of his five ships made it back.

Conquered the Aztec Empire and claimed all for Mexico for Spain.

Defeated the Inca Empire in South America.

Claimed Florida for Spain. He was looking for the "Fountain of Youth."

The first European explorer to reach the Mississippi.

Was looking for the seven cities of gold. His soldiers were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon.

He was looking for the Northwest Passage. After month of sailing he reached present day Canada.

Exploring for France he sailed far up the Saint Lawrence River

Founded the French fur-trading post on the Saint Lawrence River. He called it Quebec.

He found ____ Bay in present day Canada and thought it might lead the the Pacific Ocean, but it did not.

English sea captain who attacked and stole treasure from Spanish ships and gave the gold and silver to Queen Elizabeth.