| A | B |
|---|
| Spanish explorers | Columbus, Balboa, Ponce de Leon |
| English explorers | Henry Hudson, Joan Cabot |
| French explorers | Jacques Cartier |
| French | France |
| English | England, Great Britian |
| Spanish | Spain |
| Christopher Columbus | Proved that people could sail on the open sea; did NOT discover America |
| John Cabot | Explored the eastern coast of N. America |
| Balboa | 1st European to reach the Pacific Ocean |
| Ponce de Leon | Discovered and named Florida. Looking for the fountain of youth |
| Jacques Cartier | Explored E. Canada and the St. Lawrence River |
| Henry Hudson | Explored the Hudson River and Bay |
| obstacles | things that get in your way |
| accomplishments | synonym for achievements |
| exploration | going to an area you have not seen before |
