Exploration of the New World

Viking Exploration

Apr 17, 986

Viking Exploration History
The Vikings explored parts of North America long before Christopher Columbus "discovered" Caribbean islands.

Exploration Dates- A.D.

Period: Apr 17, 986 to Apr 17, 1609

Map Image accessed from https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/19356/A_Map_of_America_or_The_New_World_wherein_are_introduced_All_The_Known/Faden.html Timeline adapted from http://theageofdiscoverykbsp14.weebly.com/european-colonization-timeline.html

Spanish Exploration

Apr 17, 1492

Columbus' Exploration History Christopher Columbus image accessed from http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christopher-columbus

English Exploration

Apr 17, 1497

English Exploration History John Cabot image accessed from http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/john-cabot

Portuguese Exploration

Apr 17, 1500

Portuguese Exploration Ferdinand Magellan. Digital Image accessed from http://www.livescience.com/42788-ferdinand-magellan.html

French Exploration

Apr 17, 1524

French Exploration History Jacques Cartier image accessed from http://www.britannica.com/biography/Jacques-Cartier

English Exploration

Apr 17, 1577

Francis Drake
Further exploration by the English