Spanish Explorers

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First explorer from Spain?

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Christopher Columbus

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Job given to Columbus by Queen Isabella

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To find a shorter way to China

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Columbus's 1492 journey findings:

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Undiscovered islands.

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Why did he call the native people Indians?

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He thought he found India.

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What made Queen Isabella happy?

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Gold

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Reasons for wanting to go to the "New World":

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to find gold and get rich

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Vasco Balboa's action in the New World?

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Claimed land for Spain.

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Ponce de Leon in the New World

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Looking for the Fountain of Youth.

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Ponce de Leon named the land 'Florida' because it was full of flowers.

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The land was full of flowers.

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Job of a conquistador?

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Soldiers aiding Spaniards against natives.