California Explorers: Who and Why

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Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo

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Explored California coast in 1542

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Cabrillo's Origin

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Came from Portugal

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Cabrillo's Purpose

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Search for trade routes and riches

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Cabrillo's Exploration Area

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San Diego to Monterey Bay

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Sir Francis Drake

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English explorer in 1579

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Drake's Origin

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Came from England

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Drake's Purpose

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Claim land for England

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Drake's Exploration Area

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Northern California coast

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Gaspar de Portolá

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Led expedition in 1769

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Portolá's Exploration Area

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San Diego to Monterey