Giavanni da Verrazano was hired to explore North America and look for a passage to the east in 1524
Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador that landed on present-day Mexico in 1519.
Juan Ponce de Leon
John Cabot, an Italian explorer sailing under the English flag, is believed to have first landed in North America in 1497. While the exact location is still debated, it is commonly thought he reached the coast of present-day Newfoundland, Canada. His voyage is significant as it marked one of the earliest European explorations of the North American continent.
France claimed the area of present day North Dakota plus much of the United States in 1682. In 1713, England was given the northern part of present day North Dakota. In 1803, the United States acquired the Louisiana Purchase which included much of present day North Dakota. In 1818, the United States acquired the northern section from England.
Giovanni da Verrazano
Giovanni da Verrazano
April of 1519. He landed just north of present day Vera Cruz.
John Cabot, an Italian explorer commissioned by King Henry VII of England, landed on the coast of present-day Newfoundland in 1497. This expedition provided England with a basis for its claims in North America.
Giavanni da Verrazano was hired to explore North America and look for a passage to the east in 1524
Giovanni da Verrazano was an Italian explorer known for his exploration of the North American coast in the early 16th century. He is credited with the first European sighting of New York Harbor and the coastline from present-day North Carolina to Newfoundland. His voyages provided valuable information about the geography and indigenous peoples of the region, although they did not lead to permanent settlements. Verrazano's explorations laid the groundwork for future European claims and exploration in North America.
Giavanni da Verrazano was hired to explore North America and look for a passage to the east in 1524
Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador that landed on present-day Mexico in 1519.
Christopher Columbus? He landed in the present day Bahamas.
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Samuel de Champlain landed in present-day Canada in 1603 and founded the city of Quebec in 1608. He played a key role in establishing French colonies in North America and was known as the "Father of New France."
Juan Ponce de Leon