| A | B |
| Columbus | 10 weeks |
| Vespucci | America named after him |
| Balboa | 1st European to see the Pacific Ocean |
| Magellan | Died on voyage |
| Cartier | Explored present day Canada |
| De Champlain | Explored present day Great Lakes |
| Hudson | Explored present day New York |
| Paleo Indians | migration |
| East Coast Native Americans | Iroquois League |
| Plains Native Americans | temporary shelters |
| Pacific Coast Native Americans | no need for farming |
| Southwest Native Americans | raided over groups for food |
| Columbian Exchange | diseases |