Because of this explorer, it was known that the Caribbean wasn't the East Indies, but was a New World, which inspired even more exploration.

This explorer was the 1st to find the Pacific Ocean

Which explorer was sponsored by Spain?

Which explorer was sponsored by France?

Which explorer was sponsored by Spain?

In 1500, this explorer took 13 ships in search of India. Instead, he landed in South America. He did eventually make it around Africa to land in India.

This explorer traveled the ocean blue in 1492

Which explorer was sponsored by Portugal?

He wanted to sail to Asia using the North Atlantic, but landed in Canada. He met the Eastern Woodland American Indians

Because of his discovery, it was understood that the Americas was NOT the East Indies.

He was the 1st European to find the Pacific Ocean

His exploration started the French trade in North America

Instead of reaching India, this explorer landed in the Caribbean

He hoped to find a northwest passage through North America to reach the Pacific Ocean. Instead, he discovered rivers around Canada.