Leif Ericson wanted to go the land that Bjarni Herjulfsson* had seen on his voyage. Leif later found this land and named it Vinland.
*prouncation: bee-ar-nee her-julf-sun
Leif Ericson traveled to Iceland because, he wanted to go home and say hi.
Likely his Dad, and Leif himself.
Leif Ericson landed in Vinland.
Immigrants
His father, Erik the Red, was already an explorer.
leif ericson discovered america!
Yes,Leif Ericson's was married
Leif Ericson didn't have a sponsor.
Leif Ericson didn't have sponsors.
To North America.
Leif Ericson did not go to school. He was a Viking. He "studied" by learning the trade from the adult men in the village.
Because he wanted to become a sailer and find land.