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Exploring the New world

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Vikings

Leif Ericson- Viking leader who led explorations.

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Marco polo

Responsible for trade routes to get goods. 

Bartholomew dias

Vasco da gama

Responsible for all-water trade routes.

Christopher Columbus

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Explored the New World through 4 voyages.

Amerigo vespucci

-Had the New World, America named after him.  

John cabot

Explorer who went missing on his second voyage.

Vasco nunez de balboa

Responsible for naming the South Sea.

Ferdinand magellan

Sailed to find a quicker route to the South Sea.

giovanni da verrazano

Explored the coast of North America.

jacques cartier

Claimed land he found for France.