European Explorers

  • Christopher Columbus
    Sep 6, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    In 1492 Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in search of India.
  • Juan Ponce deLeon
    Apr 2, 1513

    Juan Ponce deLeon

    Ponce deLeon discovered St. Augustine, Florida. He named the land "Pascua de Florida" (feast of flowers)
  • Jacques Cartier
    Feb 11, 1535

    Jacques Cartier

    Cartier explores the St. Lawrence River near Quebec, Canada.
  • Christopher Newport

    Christopher Newport

    Jamestown is discovered by Christopher Newport.

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