Book 1 Summary project

Leif Eriksson Settles Vinland

Oct 31, 1000

In circa 1000 Leif Eriksson settled Vinland when he was exploring and blew off course on his way back to Greenland

Christopher Columbus's 1st Voyage

Oct 31, 1492

Christopher Columbus went on his 1st voyage in 1492 from Spain to North America because he wanted to find a better way to the East.

Francisco Coronado Sets Out For Cibola

Oct 31, 1540

In 1540 Francisco Coronado sedt out to find Cibola to become rich and famous, but he never found Cibola

Spanish Destroy Fort Caroline

Oct 31, 1565

The spanish destroyed Fort Caroline in 1565 because the spanish thought that it would help them conquer Mexico.

John White Leads Second Expodition To Roanoke Island

Oct 31, 1587

IN 1587 John White left his colony on Roanoke Island to England to get supplies, but when he returned he finds nobody, but the one thing he does find are three latters on a tree that say CRO