Although many negative things can be said about Christopher Columbus, it was his imagination and courage that by accident led Europeans into the Western Hemisphere. Whether Erick the Red " discovered" the New World first does not really matter as his voyages did little to have Europeans colonize the "New World".
Ferdinand Magellan. However, he only led the expidition as far as the Philippines, where he was killed. Only about 8 of his hundreds of sailors returned to Europe.
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he traded with indians and sailed across the world
John White led the second attempt to colonize Roanoke Island in 1587. He was appointed governor of the colony and sought to establish a permanent English settlement there.
Although many negative things can be said about Christopher Columbus, it was his imagination and courage that by accident led Europeans into the Western Hemisphere. Whether Erick the Red " discovered" the New World first does not really matter as his voyages did little to have Europeans colonize the "New World".
Abundant resources and an opportunity for land ownership.
By elected governor James Moore in 1719.
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Which of America's characteristics led England to colonize there? Study Island
religious freedom and economic opprotunity
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk .
The First Crusade. Christian knights waged a religious war against the Muslims in Jerusalem in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Land.
Magellan's crew sails around the world
The First Crusade. Christian knights waged a religious war against the Muslims in Jerusalem in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Land.
Ferdinand Magellan. However, he only led the expidition as far as the Philippines, where he was killed. Only about 8 of his hundreds of sailors returned to Europe.