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What contributions have african americans made to pittsburgh?
There are many, many contributions that have been made in Pittsburgh, as well as everywhere else. There are doctors, lawyers, and artists.
What contributions did he English make to the development of American government?
About 48% of the colonists were English, so they made considerable contributions to the development of the government.
What are some contributions that Harriet Tubman made in her lifetime?
One is her ending slavery
What difference Mae jemison contributions made?
she made a diffrence because she help poor people from othier countries
What was the first state discovered or made in the US?
Florida was the first state to be discovered in 1512 by Ponce de Leon from Spain. Although it was of course not a state yet when it was discovered. Dont get confused with Jamestown Virginia which was the first to become an English colony but that wasnt until the 1600s when it was discovered.
What did Ponce de Leon do that made him famous?
Discovered Florida.
What was Ponce de Leon searching for when he discovered Florida in 1513?
Legend has it that Ponce de Leon was searching for the Fountain of Youth when he discovered Florida. This association was not made until after his death, but it what he is known for.
How long did Juan ponce De Leon?
Juan Ponce de Leon first sailed with Columbus on his second voyage in 1493. He made his last voyage, to Florida, in 1521.
Which 3 explorers made their journeys almost exclusively by water?
balboa, ponce de leon, and cabrillo
Who was the founder of Florida?
Juan Ponce de Leon made the first Spanish landing on North Americas land in Florida(main-land).
How many voyages did Juan Ponce de León make?
If you mean voyages of exploration to Florida, only the two. If you mean voyages altogether, then the total rises to six.
In what year did Juan Ponce de Leon set sail?
i am changing the answer someone put because its totally wrong! they put 1513(wrong) but its 1493. hope that helped and " put the right answers" to whoever put the last wrong one.Actually, 1513 is correct if you are talking about his first expedition to Florida. 1493 is the date he sailed from Spain to what is now the Caribbean.
How did Ponce de leon change history?
Nobody "changes" history. History is the story of what all mankind does - focussing on those people who made the most contribution to changing the world they lived in. Ponce de Leon changed his world by being Governor of Puerto Rico and by claiming what is now Florida for Spain.
Which three explorers made their journeys almost exclusively by water?
Waterways have historically been the least resistant means of travel to explorers. Three explorers who made their journeys almost exclusively by water are Balboa, Ponce de Leon, and Cabrillo.
Who killed ponce de leon?
Juan Ponce de Leon died of wounds as a result of a poisoned arrow to the shoulder. The arrow was not poisoned. He received the wound on the SW of Florida near Charlotte Harbor, but made it to Havana, Cuba before he died.
When did Ponce de Leon end his journey?
Juan Ponce de Leon made his last expedition in 1521, another expedition to try and find Bimini and its fountain of youth. His force of approx. 200 men landed on the West Coast of Florida and were met by hostile native Indian's. He along with many of his men was shot and wounded by their arrows. Juan Ponce de Leon died of his injuries in July 1521,at Havana Cuba. He is buried in San Juan, Porto Rico.
Why was Juan Ponce De Leon remembered?
Juan Ponce De Leon was a Spanish explorer (1460-1521), his most famous accomplishment being the first European to explore (and name) Florida, searching for the Fountain of Youth.De Leon made a total of two searches for the Fountain of Youth, once in March 1513, and again in February 1521. Both searches were unsuccessful. During his second search, his group were met by a large group of Native Amercians shooting arrows at them. An arrow hit De Leon, and died in July 1521 from his wounds.
