Vasco Nunez De Balboa
Published on Feb 13, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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New governor was jealous of Balboa- charged him with treason and beheaded Balboa
Founded Santa María
Panamanian currency was named after Balboa
New governor was jealous of Balboa- charged him with treason and beheaded Balboa
Founded Santa María
Panamanian currency was named after Balboa
Founded Santa María
Panamanian currency was named after Balboa
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Problems & Controversies
He had to cross through thick jungles
(Took 3 weeks)
Had to climb a mountain to see Pacific because he couldn't see the ocean after the trek through the jungle
He had to cross through thick jungles
(Took 3 weeks)
Had to climb a mountain to see Pacific because he couldn't see the ocean after the trek through the jungle
(Took 3 weeks)
Had to climb a mountain to see Pacific because he couldn't see the ocean after the trek through the jungle
3G'S
GOLD
Wanted to find gold so he could become wealthy
Spent months collecting pearls and gold to send back to Spain
GLORY
First European to see Pacific Ocean and claimed it and the land it touched for Spain
Was hoping if he was successful, he would win the favor of the King of Spain
GOD
(Didn't necessarily say anything about religion or God)
But he could have been out and spread the word of God and his beliefs.....May have even converted some to his religion
Most Known For?
The "discovery" of Pacific Ocean
Hero or 0?
Hero- Although he was greedy & died a horrible death, Balboa made fascinating discoveries for the European nation. He also brought back treasures for Spain and the King.
Most Known For?
The "discovery" of Pacific Ocean
The "discovery" of Pacific Ocean
