European Explorers Flashcard

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Who is known for discovering the Americas in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which explorer claimed the land that is now Canada for England?

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John Cabot

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Who is known for exploring and mapping the St. Lawrence River?

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Jacques Cartier

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Which explorer is known for his extensive exploration of the American Southwest?

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

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Which explorer was the first European to set foot on the mainland of North America since the Vikings?

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John Cabot

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Who was the first European to explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the shores of the St. Lawrence River?

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Jacques Cartier

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Which explorer is known for his search for the Seven Cities of Gold in the American Southwest?

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

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Who was the first European to explore the Bahamas, Cuba, and Hispaniola?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which explorer is known for his extensive exploration of the American Southwest and the Great Plains?

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

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Who is known for his exploration of the eastern coast of North America for England?

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John Cabot