The vikings are believed to have discovered the new world first but Christopher Columbus "discovered the new world" in 1629
No, many people before him did but some people believed he did neither did Columbus no one really knows who did some people say diffrnet explorers.
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The first French explorers in the New World concentrated their efforts on Canada. They also traveled the rivers in Canada and the United States exploring along the way.
The first explorers were early humans who migrated out of Africa around 60,000 years ago, spreading to other parts of the world in search of food, shelter, and resources. These early explorers paved the way for future explorers and settlers to discover new lands and establish connections between different civilizations.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
The first European explorers were mainly looking for new trade routes to Asia in order to bypass Islamic-controlled land routes. Additionally, they were seeking to discover new lands, resources, and potential riches to expand their empires and increase their influence in the world.
to spread the Christianity
Well, the first people to discover the New World was the Vikings lead by Leif Erickson.
The main reasons explorers traveled to the New World were to find new trade routes to Asia and to discover new lands rich in resources like gold and silver. Additionally, they sought to spread Christianity and expand the influence of their home countries.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
The first Spanish explorer to search for gold in the New World was Christopher Columbus during his voyages to the Caribbean. While he did not find significant amounts of gold, his expeditions helped pave the way for other explorers who would later discover gold in the Americas.
James Cook was indeed one of the world's most famous explorers. He was the first to discover that "New Holland" was not the dry, miserable, barren place that William Dampier said it was. He was the first to cross the Antarctic Circle, doing so twice. He sought a northwest passage (unsuccessfully) from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic.
At first, the Age of Exploration was an attempt to find better water ways to other areas of the world, for the purpose of trade. Explorers did not intentionally go out to "discover" a New World. Columbus set out with a desire to expand the knowledge of the known sea and sea trade routes, to discover the riches of the Indies, to reap commercial success for Spain, and to increase his own wealth and the future prosperity of his family. While never knowing exactly what he had discovered, his voyage made other explorers willing to embark on voyages that would come to make up the Era of Discovery. He was the first and his voyages encouraged others.
The vikings are believed to have discovered the new world first but Christopher Columbus "discovered the new world" in 1629
Explorers were needed in the New World to discover new lands, establish trade routes, search for resources such as gold and spices, and expand their empires. They also sought to spread religion, establish colonies, and gain knowledge about the world.