Roots of American People By mscimorelli7 Jan 1, 1000 Lief Erickson lands in Newfoundland North American Indian cultures flourish Oct 12, 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in Bahamas Jan 1, 1513 Juan Ponce de Leon lands on coast of Florida May 12, 1607 Jamestown settled Dec 11, 1620 Mayflower Compast signed