ALVAREZ DE PINTA ALSON

BACKGROUND INFO

• He was born in Spain.
• 1494 was when he was born.
• Passed away in 1520.
• Died at the age of 25.

SPONSORS

The governor of Jamaica sent him on his voyage.

MOTIVES


The governor of Jamaica sent him to go on his exploration.
The reason he sent him was to impede Cortes.

ROUTE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
He Proved Florida was not an island. Also he thought he was the first one to go to Texas. Reported the Gulf of Mexico was a land mass.

IMPACTS

• Tried to stop Cortes to get to Mexico.
• He did not complete his task.
• Killed by Indians.

RIDDLE

• Born in Spain.
• Sponsored by Jamacia.
• Tried to stop Cortes.
• Traveld to Gulf of Mexico.
• Went to Texas.

SOURCES

• Worldbook
• WWW.enchantedlearning.com
• WWW.elizbethan-era.org.uk
• Ic.galegroup.com

INDEX

• Exploration:trip
• Impede:stop
• Reported:told
• Passed away:died

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