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A Spanish explorer didn't name America. It was a German map maker who had read Amerigo Vespucci's account of his exploring "America" and named it after him. There is no proof that he was actually came to North America.
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During the 1500's spanish conquistadors conquered Mexico and what continent?
South America
When did the Spanish have a firm foothold in America?
Christopher Colombus arrived in America in 1492. However he thought he had landed in India and called the inhabitatants Indians. He then claimed the land for Spain.
What was the name of the spanish conqueror the 1400-1500's?
no
In which era did the europeans establish missionspresidiosand towns on north America lands occupied by native Americans?
The 1500’s saw the Spanish establish settlements and in 1620 the English Pilgrims arrived.
Who was Hernando de Soto?
He landed in Florida, he was sailing for the new world.His life span is from 1500-1542.Hernando DE Soto was an explorer sent by Spain.
In the early 1500 spanish sailor explored the coast of?
North & South America
In the early 1500's spanish sailors explored the coast of?
North & South America
What were the explorations of Vasco Nunez de Balboa?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer during the early 1500's. He sailed from Spain to Columbia, he remained in South America and explored the area. He is claimed to be the first European to see the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.
Latin America and West Africa what in common 1500?
Explored and exploited by Europeans.
Why were the wars known as the Reconquista fought?
Conquistador's were Spanish Soldiers (Explorers) during the 1400 & 1500/1600's. Conquistador means "Conqueror" in Spanish. These men explored North, Central, and South America during those times.
When did the spanish come to America?
The first arrival was around 1200 A.D., and the final voyages occured in about 1502 A.D. In between those times, the Normans of France and the Portugese Explorers also explored several parts of the new, unexplored country we now call the United States.
Who went to South America in the early 1500?
Spanish conquistadores namely Pizarro and Cortex were sent by the Spanish monarchy to south America in their lust for gold and conquest.
What country discovered Brazil?
Portugal was the country that colonized Brazil, beginning with the voyage by Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500. This is why the main language of Brazil is Portuguese rather than Spanish as in most of Latin America.
During the 1500's spanish conquistadors conquered Mexico and what continent?
South America
Brazil was occupied by who?
By the portuguese. It's the only contry in South America colonized by them. Most of the others were occupied by the Spanish (except few, like French Guiana) It was found for Pedro Alvares Cabral, a portuguese explorer in the April 22th, 1500
What years did Balboa travel while he explored?
1500-1519
Who was the First European to travel down the Mississippi?
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto (c. 1500-1542), French priest Jacques Marquette (1637-1675), and French explorer René-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) all explored the Mississippi River area. Your welcome!
