Early Explorers

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English explorer and soldier who started two unsuccessful colonies at Roanoke Island.

Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain who led the first known voyage around the world.

English explorer who searched for a Northwest Passage through North America.

Italian sea captain and explorer sailing under the flag of Spain, who reached the Americas in 1492 in search of a sea route to Asia

French explorer who reached the mouth of the Mississippi River in 1682 and claimed the Mississippi River valley for France.

Spanish explorer who reached Florida (looking for the Fountain of Youth)

What happened to the colonies at Roanoke?

Spanish explorer of the American Southwest from 1540-1542