The first European explorer generally credited with reaching the American coast is Norse explorer Leif Erikson, who is believed to have landed in what is now Newfoundland, Canada, around the year 1000 AD. However, John Cabot, an Italian explorer sailing under the English flag, is often recognized for his 1497 voyage, which marked the first documented European exploration of the North American mainland. Both figures played significant roles in the early exploration of North America.
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The first American colonies by Britain were founded along the east coast, the first permanent colony being Jamestown, Virginia.
The first Europeans to come to the mainland of the United States were likely the Vikings about 1000 AD. However, Hernando De Soto was the first Spanish explorer to explore part of what became the United States in 1516.
The first African American explorer to reach the North Pole was explorer Matthew Henson. Henson was born on August 8, 1866 and died at the age of 88 on March 9, 1955.
Juan Cabrillo was sent to explore the west coast of North America by Spain. He embarked on his expedition in 1542, with the goal of claiming new territories and establishing Spanish presence in the region. Cabrillo is best known for being the first European to navigate the coast of California.
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Christopher Columbus was the first European explorer to find the Pacific Ocean.
Giovanni da Verrazzano is believed to be the first European explorer to navigate the New Jersey coastline in 1524. He was an Italian explorer in the service of the King of France.
Giovanni da Verrazano sailed the Atlantic coast of North America in 1524. He was the first European to explore the Atlantic coast of North America since the Norse.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first man to explore the California coast.
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Spain was the first country to explore the coast of Florida.
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French explorer Jacques Cartier is credited with being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in 1534. Cartier was seeking a passage to Asia but instead ended up exploring the eastern coast of North America, including the St. Lawrence River.