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Explorers

of the

New World• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Vasco Nùñez Balboa

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

By: Crown Jewels 4 Learning

© Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013

Teacher Ideas and Preparation 3

Christopher Columbus 4-7

John Cabot 8-11

Juan Ponce de Leon 12-15

Vasco Nùñez Balboa 16-19

Jacques Cartier 20-23

Henry Hudson 24-27

Answer Keys 27-33

Table of Contents

Christopher

Columbus

Learning Station


Explorer Name

Sponsor Country

Goal

_________________

_________________

___________

Obstacles

______________

______________

______________

______________

______________

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Accomplishments

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

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Christopher

Columbus


Christopher Columbus was one of the first explorers sponsored by Spain.

He asked the King and Queen to support his expedition several times before

they finally agreed. They supplied Columbus with 3 ships and a crew of men.

Columbus’ mission was to find a safer route to India and China by sailing west.

Columbus and his men experienced many obstacles during their journey.

There were no maps to help them navigate to their destination. The men did not

even know if they could reach the Indies by traveling west. The trip was long

and hard; the crew was frightened and wanted Columbus to turn around and

sail home. He promised his men that he would return home if they didn’t reach

land soon, within days land was spotted. Columbus and his crew believed they

had reached India, so they called the people that lived there Indians. They had

actually landed on an island in the Bahamas. He named it San Salvador. During

the trip they also explored Cuba and Hispaniola. Columbus was able to make

three more voyages with several ships. He settled lands in Central and South

America. Though Columbus died thinking he had reached the Indies, he is

remembered as the one who discovered America.

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was one of the first explorers sponsored by Spain.

He asked the King and Queen to support his expedition several times before

they finally agreed. They supplied Columbus with 3 ships and a crew of men.

Columbus’ mission was to find a safer route to India and China by sailing west.

Columbus and his men experienced many obstacles during their journey.

There were no maps to help them navigate to their destination. The men did not

even know if they could reach the Indies by traveling west. The trip was long

and hard; the crew was frightened and wanted Columbus to turn around and

sail home. He promised his men that he would return home if they didn’t reach

land soon, within days land was spotted. Columbus and his crew believed they

had reached India, so they called the people that lived there Indians. They had

actually landed on an island in the Bahamas. He named it San Salvador. During

the trip they also explored Cuba and Hispaniola. Columbus was able to make

three more voyages with several ships. He settled lands in Central and South

America. Though Columbus died thinking he had reached the Indies, he is

remembered as the one who discovered America.




_________________ ________________ was one of the first explorers sponsored by

________________. He asked the King and Queen to support his expedition several times

before they finally agreed. They supplied Columbus with 3 ________________ and a crew of

men. Columbus’ mission was to find a safer route to _____________ and ________________ by

sailing west.

Columbus and his men experienced many ___________________ during their journey.

There were no ______________ to help them navigate to their ___________________. The men

did not even know if they could reach the Indies by traveling ___________________. The trip

was ______________ and hard; the crew was _________________ and wanted Columbus to

turn around and sail home. He promised his men that he would return home if they didn’t

reach land soon, within days __________________ was spotted. Columbus and his crew

believed they had reached ________________, so they called the people that lived there

________________. They had actually landed on an _________________ in the

_________________. He named it ________________________. During the trip they also

explored Cuba and Hispaniola. Columbus was able to make three more _________________

with several ships. He settled lands in Central and South America. Though Columbus

died thinking he had reached the Indies, he is remembered as the one who discovered

_____________________.



_________________ ________________ was one of the first explorers sponsored by

________________. He asked the King and Queen to support his expedition several times

before they finally agreed. They supplied Columbus with 3 ________________ and a crew of

men. Columbus’ mission was to find a safer route to _____________ and ________________ by

sailing west.

Columbus and his men experienced many ___________________ during their journey.

There were no ______________ to help them navigate to their ___________________. The men

did not even know if they could reach the Indies by traveling ___________________. The trip

was ______________ and hard; the crew was _________________ and wanted Columbus to

turn around and sail home. He promised his men that he would return home if they didn’t

reach land soon, within days __________________ was spotted. Columbus and his crew

believed they had reached ________________, so they called the people that lived there

________________. They had actually landed on an _________________ in the

_________________. He named it ________________________. During the trip they also

explored Cuba and Hispaniola. Columbus was able to make three more _________________

with several ships. He settled lands in Central and South America. Though Columbus

died thinking he had reached the Indies, he is remembered as the one who discovered

_____________________.



John

Cabot

Learning Station


Explorer Name:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

______________

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Obstacles:

____________

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Accomplishments:

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John Cabot

_____________ ______________ was born in _____________, but moved to

_________________ with hopes to find a sponsor for his dream to find a shorter trade

route to ________________. England agreed to fund Cabot’s _________________, but

he faced many ____________________. Bad ________________ and dissention, or

__________________________ among ________________ members, caused Cabot’s first

expedition in 1496 to be an ____________________ one. Another major problem he

faced was not having ______________ to help guide his ___________________.

In 1497, he set sail again. He landed on the ____________________ coast of

____________________. _______________________ was great there and others soon

followed to set up _____________________ companies. One of Cabot’s great

___________________________ was finding this ___________________ and

_________________ opportunities for England. He was rewarded with

____________________ and another __________________. On his final expedition,

Cabot was given a crew and ________________ ships. During this journey, one

________________ turned back because of ___________________, but ________________

and the other ships were ____________________. They were never heard from again.

However, by 1500, Cabot’s _______________________ had allowed others to start

successful _________________ companies off the coast of _________________________.

John Cabot



_____________ ______________ was born in _____________, but moved to

_________________ with hopes to find a sponsor for his dream to find a shorter trade

route to ________________. England agreed to fund Cabot’s _________________, but

he faced many ____________________. Bad ________________ and dissention, or

__________________________ among ________________ members, caused Cabot’s first

expedition in 1496 to be an ____________________ one. Another major problem he

faced was not having ______________ to help guide his ___________________.

In 1497, he set sail again. He landed on the ____________________ coast of

____________________. _______________________ was great there and others soon

followed to set up _____________________ companies. One of Cabot’s great

___________________________ was finding this ___________________ and

_________________ opportunities for England. He was rewarded with

____________________ and another __________________. On his final expedition,

Cabot was given a crew and ________________ ships. During this journey, one

________________ turned back because of ___________________, but ________________

and the other ships were ____________________. They were never heard from again.

However, by 1500, Cabot’s _______________________ had allowed others to start

successful _________________ companies off the coast of _________________________.

Juan Ponce

de Leon

Learning Station


Explorer Name:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

______________

______________

Obstacles:

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

Accomplishments:

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________


Juan Ponce

de Leon


Juan Ponce de Leon is probably one of the most interesting explorers. He

was chosen in 1493, to sail as a crew member with Christopher Columbus.

After the expedition, instead of returning to Spain with Columbus, Ponce de

Leon chose to stay in Santa Domingo.

He soon conquered nearby Puerto Rico for Spain and heard many reports

of gold and the Fountain of Youth, a place that would help people live forever.

Ponce de Leon sent word to Spain and was commissioned to search for this

treasure. He found much gold in Puerto Rico, and continued his exploration.

His search took him north to the coast of a place with many flowers. He named

this place, Florida, which is Spanish for “covered in flowers.” Ponce de Leon

was the first European explorer to set foot on what is now the continental

United States. It was here that he encountered the Native Americans that

already occupied the land. During his last expedition to Florida , Ponce de

Leon was wounded by an arrow during a battle with Native Americans where

he lost his life.

Juan Ponce de Leon

Juan Ponce de Leon is probably one of the most interesting explorers. He

was chosen in 1493, to sail as a crew member with Christopher Columbus.

After the expedition, instead of returning to Spain with Columbus, Ponce de

Leon chose to stay in Santa Domingo.

He soon conquered nearby Puerto Rico for Spain and heard many reports

of gold and the Fountain of Youth, a place that would help people live forever.

Ponce de Leon sent word to Spain and was commissioned to search for this

treasure. He found much gold in Puerto Rico, and continued his exploration.

His search took him north to the coast of a place with many flowers. He named

this place, Florida, which is Spanish for “covered in flowers.” Ponce de Leon

was the first European explorer to set foot on what is now the continental

United States. It was here that he encountered the Native Americans that

already occupied the land. During his last expedition to Florida , Ponce de

Leon was wounded by an arrow during a battle with Native Americans where he

lost his life.

Juan Ponce de Leon



________________________ is probably one of the most interesting explorers. He was

chosen in 1493, to sail as a crew member with _________________ _________________. After

the expedition, instead of returning to ________________ with Columbus, Ponce de Leon

chose to stay in ________________________________.

He soon _________________________ nearby _______________________ for Spain and

heard many reports of gold and the _________________________, a place that would help

people live ____________________. Ponce de Leon sent word to Spain and was

commissioned to search for this _____________________. He found much _________________

in Puerto Rico, and continued his ___________________. His search took him north to the

coast of a place with many __________________. He named this place,

________________________, which is Spanish for “covered in flowers.” Ponce de Leon was

the first European explorer to set foot on what is now the continental ________________

___________________. It was here that he encountered the _________________

___________________ that already ________________ the land. During his last expedition to

Florida , Ponce de Leon was ____________________ by an ___________________ during a

____________________________ with Native Americans where he lost his life.

Juan Ponce de Leon

________________________ is probably one of the most interesting explorers. He was

chosen in 1493, to sail as a crew member with _________________ _________________. After

the expedition, instead of returning to ________________ with Columbus, Ponce de Leon

chose to stay in ________________________________.

He soon _________________________ nearby _______________________ for Spain and

heard many reports of gold and the _________________________, a place that would help

people live ____________________. Ponce de Leon sent word to Spain and was

commissioned to search for this _____________________. He found much _________________

in Puerto Rico, and continued his ___________________. His search took him north to the

coast of a place with many __________________. He named this place,

________________________, which is Spanish for “covered in flowers.” Ponce de Leon was

the first European explorer to set foot on what is now the continental ________________

___________________. It was here that he encountered the _________________

___________________ that already ________________ the land. During his last expedition to

Florida , Ponce de Leon was ____________________ by an ___________________ during a

____________________________ with Native Americans where he lost his life.

Juan Ponce de Leon



Vasco Nùñez

Balboa

Learning Station


Explorer Name:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

______________

______________

Obstacles:

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

Accomplishments:

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________


Vasco Nùñez

Balboa


Vasco Nùñez Balboa grew up wanting to become an explorer.

In 1501, Balboa joined an expedition to South America that was

sponsored by Spain.

He spent time on the island of Hispaniola, but left after

being unsuccessful as a farmer. Later Balboa led an expedition

to Panama in search of a land route to the Pacific Ocean. It was

here that Balboa married an Indian princess. He also fought and

conquered many tribes of Native Americans.

Balboa was told of land that was rich in gold. During his

search for this place, he discovered a land route to the Pacific

Ocean. He became famous as the first European to see the

eastern Pacific. He claimed the land for Spain.

Vasco Nùñez

Balboa

Vasco Nùñez Balboa grew up wanting to become an explorer.

In 1501, Balboa joined an expedition to South America that was

sponsored by Spain.

He spent time on the island of Hispaniola, but left after

being unsuccessful as a farmer. Later Balboa led an expedition

to Panama in search of a land route to the Pacific Ocean. It was

here that Balboa married an Indian princess. He also fought and

conquered many tribes of Native Americans.

Balboa was told of land that was rich in gold. During his

search for this place, he discovered a land route to the Pacific

Ocean. He became famous as the first European to see the

eastern Pacific. He claimed the land for Spain.

Vasco Nùñez

Balboa



_____________________ grew up wanting to become an

___________________. In 1501, Balboa joined an expedition to _____________

___________________that was sponsored by __________________.

He spent time on the island of _____________________, but left after

being unsuccessful as a _________________. Later _________________ led an

expedition to _____________________ in search of a ______________ route to the

____________________ Ocean. It was here that _______________ married an

Indian ___________________. He also ________________ and __________________

many tribes of Native Americans.

Balboa was told of land that was rich in __________________. During his

search for this place, he discovered a land ___________________ to the

_____________________ Ocean. He became famous as the first

___________________ to see the eastern __________________. He claimed the

land for ______________________.

Vasco Nùñez

Balboa

_____________________ grew up wanting to become an

___________________. In 1501, Balboa joined an expedition to _____________

___________________that was sponsored by __________________.

He spent time on the island of _____________________, but left after

being unsuccessful as a _________________. Later _________________ led an

expedition to _____________________ in search of a ______________ route to the

____________________ Ocean. It was here that _______________ married an

Indian ___________________. He also ________________ and __________________

many tribes of Native Americans.

Balboa was told of land that was rich in __________________. During his

search for this place, he discovered a land ___________________ to the

_____________________ Ocean. He became famous as the first

___________________ to see the eastern __________________. He claimed the

land for ______________________.

Vasco Nùñez

Balboa



Jacques

Cartier

Learning Station


:Explorer Name:

:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

______________

______________

______________

Obstacles:

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

_Accomplishments:


Jacques

Cartier


Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier was sponsored by France to search for riches and a

shorter route to Asia. In 1534, Cartier left France and landed in the Gulf

of St. Lawrence within twenty days after he set sail. He soon met a group

of Native Americans known as the Huron. When Cartier returned to

France, the Huron Chief sent two of his sons to accompany him. The king

was impressed with his discovery and agreed to sponsor another

expedition the following year.

Cartier explored over 1,000 miles of the river during his three

expeditions to the New World . He and his men encountered many

obstacles. During one expedition, his crew became ill and were given

assistance by the Huron Tribe. They were cured by drinking tea made

from the White Cedar tree. However, once the Huron people realized the

French intended to occupy the land, they were no longer friendly . During

the winter, Cartier lost many of his men during battles with the Huron. He

returned home the following spring and never returned to the New World,

but he will always be remembered for his exploration of the St. Lawrence

River and for giving Canada its name.

Jacques Cartier was sponsored by France to search for riches and a

shorter route to Asia. In 1534, Cartier left France and landed in the Gulf

of St. Lawrence within twenty days after he set sail. He soon met a group

of Native Americans known as the Huron. When Cartier returned to

France, the Huron Chief sent two of his sons to accompany him. The king

was impressed with his discovery and agreed to sponsor another

expedition the following year.

Cartier explored over 1,000 miles of the river during his three

expeditions to the New World . He and his men encountered many

obstacles. During one expedition, his crew became ill and were given

assistance by the Huron Tribe. They were cured by drinking tea made

from the White Cedar tree. However, once the Huron people realized the

French intended to occupy the land, they were no longer friendly . During

the winter, Cartier lost many of his men during battles with the Huron. He

returned home the following spring and never returned to the New World,

but he will always be remembered for his exploration of the St. Lawrence

River and for giving Canada its name.



Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier

________________ ________________ was sponsored by _________________ to

search for ______________________ and a shorter route to ____________. In 1534,

Cartier left France and landed in the ____________________ within twenty days after

he set sail. He soon met a group of Native Americans known as the

___________________. When Cartier returned to France, the Huron Chief sent two of

his _____________________ to accompany him. The __________________ was impressed

with his _________________________ and agreed to sponsor another expedition the

following year.

_____________________ explored over ________________________ of the river

during his three _________________________ to the New World . He and his men

encountered many ____________________. During one expedition, his crew became

___________ and were given assistance by the ________________ tribe. They were

cured by drinking __________________ made from the White ________________ tree.

However, once the Huron people realized the ___________________ intended to

__________________ the land, they were no longer __________________ . During the

winter, Cartier lost many of his men during battles with the Huron. He returned

home the following spring and never returned to the New World, but he will always

be remembered for his exploration of the __________________________ and for giving

____________________________ its name.

________________ ________________ was sponsored by _________________ to

search for ______________________ and a shorter route to ____________. In 1534,

Cartier left France and landed in the ____________________ within twenty days after

he set sail. He soon met a group of Native Americans known as the

___________________. When Cartier returned to France, the Huron Chief sent two of

his _____________________ to accompany him. The __________________ was impressed

with his _________________________ and agreed to sponsor another expedition the

following year.

_____________________ explored over ________________________ of the river

during his three _________________________ to the New World . He and his men

encountered many ____________________. During one expedition, his crew became

___________ and were given assistance by the ________________ tribe. They were

cured by drinking __________________ made from the White ________________ tree.

However, once the Huron people realized the ___________________ intended to

__________________ the land, they were no longer __________________ . During the

winter, Cartier lost many of his men during battles with the Huron. He returned

home the following spring and never returned to the New World, but he will always

be remembered for his exploration of the __________________________ and for giving

____________________________ its name.



Henry

Hudson

Learning Station


:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

______________

______________

______________

Obstacles:

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

____________

_Accomplishments:

Explorer Name


Henry

Hudson


Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson

In 1607, Henry Hudson led two expeditions sponsored by England to

find a shorter trade route to Asia. He attempted to cross the Arctic Ocean

however, icebergs hindered his passage. The two attempts failed, but

Hudson finally convinced Holland to sponsor a third expedition. This time

Hudson attempted to find a passage by traveling across the Atlantic.

The journey was long and hard. After a few months, Hudson spotted

land. He landed on a small group of islands close to Newfoundland.

Hudson sailed up the coast into a body of water that has become known as

the Hudson River. Hudson believed that this river might lead to the Pacific

Ocean, but he was wrong and had to return to Europe.

Hudson led a final expedition looking for a passage to the east. He

sailed across the North Atlantic into Canada. He discovered a very large

body of water that was named after him, Hudson Bay. Unfortunately, the

weather turned bitterly cold. Hudson’s men wanted him to turn back, but he

wanted to continue his search for a shorter trade route. His men mutinied

against him. He was put off the ship in a small boat and was never seen

again.

In 1607, Henry Hudson led two expeditions sponsored by England to

find a shorter trade route to Asia. He attempted to cross the Arctic Ocean

however, icebergs hindered his passage. The two attempts failed, but

Hudson finally convinced Holland to sponsor a third expedition. This time

Hudson attempted to find a passage by traveling across the Atlantic.

The journey was long and hard. After a few months, Hudson spotted

land. He landed on a small group of islands close to Newfoundland.

Hudson sailed up the coast into a body of water that has become known as

the Hudson River. Hudson believed that this river might lead to the Pacific

Ocean, but he was wrong and had to return to Europe.

Hudson led a final expedition looking for a passage to the east. He

sailed across the North Atlantic into Canada. He discovered a very large

body of water that was named after him, Hudson Bay. Unfortunately, the

weather turned bitterly cold. Hudson’s men wanted him to turn back, but he

wanted to continue his search for a shorter trade route. His men mutinied

against him. He was put off the ship in a small boat and was never seen

again. © Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013


Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson

In 1607, ________________________ led two expeditions sponsored by England to

find a shorter ______________ route to Asia. He attempted to cross the ________________

Ocean however, ________________ hindered his passage. The two attempts

______________________, but Hudson finally convinced ____________________ to sponsor a

third expedition. This time Hudson attempted to find a passage by traveling across the

______________________.

The journey was ____________ and ____________. After a few months, Hudson

spotted ______________. He landed on a small group of islands close to

____________________. Hudson sailed up the coast into a body of water that has become

known as the _______________________. Hudson believed that this river might lead to the

______________________ Ocean, but he was wrong and had to return to Europe.

Hudson led a final ________________________ looking for a passage to the east. He

sailed across the North __________________ into __________________. He discovered a

very large body of water that was named after him, ______________ Bay. Unfortunately,

the weather turned bitterly _________________. Hudson’s men wanted him to turn back,

but he wanted to continue his search for a shorter trade route. His men

_____________________ against him. He was put off the ship in a small

___________________ and was never seen again.

In 1607, ________________________ led two expeditions sponsored by England to

find a shorter ______________ route to Asia. He attempted to cross the ________________

Ocean however, ________________ hindered his passage. The two attempts

______________________, but Hudson finally convinced ____________________ to sponsor a

third expedition. This time Hudson attempted to find a passage by traveling across the

______________________.

The journey was ____________ and ____________. After a few months, Hudson

spotted ______________. He landed on a small group of islands close to

____________________. Hudson sailed up the coast into a body of water that has become

known as the _______________________. Hudson believed that this river might lead to the

______________________ Ocean, but he was wrong and had to return to Europe.

Hudson led a final ________________________ looking for a passage to the east. He

sailed across the North __________________ into __________________. He discovered a

very large body of water that was named after him, ______________ Bay. Unfortunately,

the weather turned bitterly _________________. Hudson’s men wanted him to turn back,

but he wanted to continue his search for a shorter trade route. His men

_____________________ against him. He was put off the ship in a small

___________________ and was never seen again.© Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013


Answer

Keys


Explorer Name

Sponsor Country

Goal

Obstacles

Columbus

had to sail

without

maps, his

crew was

afraid

Accomplishments

Discovered

the Americas

and settled

in Central

and South

America


Spain

To find a shorter

trade route to

India and China.


Explorer Name:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

To find a shorter

trade route to Asia

Obstacles:

No maps

available, bad

weather,

disagreements

among the crew

Accomplishments:

Found Canada a

great sight for

fishing companies

John Cabot

England


Explorer Name:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

To find gold and

the Fountain of

Youth

Obstacles:

Fought with

Native

Americans

Accomplishments:

Found gold in

Puerto Rico and

was the first to

step foot in what

is now the

continental

United States, in

Florida

Juan Ponce de Leon

Spain


Explorer Name:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

To claim land for

Spain and find a

land route to the

Pacific

Obstacles:

Fought with

Native

Americans

Accomplishments:

Sailed to Panama

in Central

America. He

became the first

to find a land

route to the

Pacific Ocean

Vasco Nùñez Balboa

Spain


:Explorer Name:

:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

To find a water

route to Asia

Obstacles:

Sailors got

sick, fought

with Native

Americans

_Accomplishments:

Jacques Cartier

France

He sailed

over 1000

miles of the

St.

Lawrence

River.

Named

Canada


:

Sponsor Country

Goal:

To find the

Northwest

Passage

Obstacles:

Freezing

weather,

Difficult

weather

conditions,

Crew mutinied

against him

_Accomplishments:

Explorer Name

Henry Hudson

Holland

Sailed up the

Hudson River

near New

York. He

claimed the

area for

Holland.


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