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Came from northeastern Europe and started a settlement in Canada called Vinland. Vinland is no longer in existence.
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Set out to start colonies for Spain and kick-started the Colombian Exchange.
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Set out for the Indies but found a different land and named it San Salvador (Holy Savior) Sailed from Spain.
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Found Nova Scotia and sailed for England.
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Sailed through Puerto Rico.
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Sailed for France, explored the outer banks of North Carolina.
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Reached Texas from a shipwreck on an expedition to Cuba.
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Sailed for France and explored Newfoundland.
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Explored the American southwest
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Went to the Americas to is search of gold. (coronado means crown, which are made of gold!)
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She send out the first colony to Virginia (named in honor of her, since she was known as the "Virgin Queen".
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Went with the first group of colonists to Roanoke
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He sent colonists to Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina.
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Went again wiht the colonists but this time as governor
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Sailed for France and took colonists on 2 separate occasions.
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King James I agreed to merchants to plant another colony in Virginia.
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Powhatan was captured by John Smith.
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Smith led the people of Jamestown.
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The Dutch India company hired Hudson to find a Northeast Passage to Asia. He landed in New York harbor.
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Pocahontas married John Rolfe, became a Christian, and took the name Rebecca.
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Rolfe harvested tobacco, which was a big "cash crop" and helped boost the work done in the colony.
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He was Powhatan's brother. When he died, this chief took over and wanted the English to leave.
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He wrote a book about the Plymouth Colony in 1646.
