Welcome to the New World

1. Welcome to the New World Explorers

2. Christopher Columbus Sailed for Spain Important Facts: - Founded the “Silk Road” - Was trying to reach the West Indies and landed in the BahamasChristopher Columbus clip

3. Leif Ericsson Sailed for the Vikings Important Fact: - Most likely the first to land in the new world

4. Vasco de Gama Sailed for Portugal Important Fact: - First European to sail from Europe to India AROUND Africa

5. Ferdinand Magellan Sailed for Portugal Important Facts: - First to attempt to sail around the globe

6. Hernando de Soto Sailed for Spain Important Facts: -Sailed up the Mississippi River

7. Henry Hudson Sailed for the Netherlands Important Facts: - Searched for a northern passage to India to trade spices - Mapped the Hudson River and the North Atlantic

8. John Cabot Sailed for England Important Fact: - Discovered Newfoundland

9. Robert La Salle Sailed for France Important Facts: - Traveled the length of the Mississippi River - Explored the Great Lakes - Named Louisiana after King Louis XIV

12. What am I covering? • Standard 4-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of political, economic, and geographic reasons for the exploration of the New World. • 4-1.3 Explain the political, economic, and technological factors that led to the exploration of the new world by Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, and England, including the competition between nations, the expansion of international trade, and the technological advances in shipbuilding and navigation. • 4-1.4 Summarize the accomplishments of the Vikings and the Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French explorers, including Leif Eriksson, Columbus, Hernando de Soto, Magellan, Henry Hudson, John Cabot, and La Salle