The trip was to see if he could go to eastern Asia by traveling west across the Atlantic Ocean.
Leif wasn't supported by any country. He funded his own explorations.
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Jacques Cartier was supported by France during his explorations of North America, particularly in his efforts to find a northwest passage to Asia. King Francis I of France sponsored his voyages in the early 16th century.
Explorer Christopher Columbus took four voyages on the Atlantic Ocean. He explored the area of the Americas for the country of Spain.
Amerigo Vespucci crossed the Atlantic Ocean during his voyages to the Americas.
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On his voyages to find a route to Asia he crossed the Atlantic Ocean
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