Early Exploration and The New World

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  • Christopher Columbus
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    In 1492 through 1498 a man from Spain sent Christopher Columbus to later discover the Bahamas and South America.
  • Vasco de Gama
    Jan 1, 1497

    Vasco de Gama

    Vasco de Gama was a explorer that went to India from 1497-1498 and was sent by Portagual
  • John Cabot
    Jan 1, 1497

    John Cabot

    John Cabot was a explorer was had discovered Asia in 1497 and was sent by England.
  • Juan Ponce de Leon
    Jan 1, 1508

    Juan Ponce de Leon

    Juan Ponce de Leon had discovered Puerto Rico in 1508, Cuba in 1509 and Flordia in 1513 and was sent by Spain.
  • Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon
    Jan 1, 1520

    Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon

    Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon had discovered North Carolina in 1520 and was sent by Spain
  • Giovanni de Verrazano
    Jan 1, 1524

    Giovanni de Verrazano

    Giovanni de Verrazano had discovered the Outer Banks in 1524 and was sent by France.