Leif Erikson (c. 970 – c. 1020) was an Icelandic explorer and probably the first European visitor to North America, 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
Chapter 2 Review p. 48 - 49. 1. Explored the West Indies Answer: Christopher Columbus 2. Searched for the “Fountain of Youth” in Florida Answer: Juan.
The French in America. The French Empire in America Giovanni da Verrazano sent to map North America’s coastline (1524) –Wanted to find the Northwest Passage.
Linguistic Chaos in Montreal. 1995 Referendum History of Montreal.
Our neighbor to the north Capital cityOttawa, Ontario Largest cityToronto, Ontario Official languagesEnglish and French GovernmentFederal parliamentary.
Who am I? Explorer style. In search of a Northwest passage to China, I sailed for both the Dutch and English and explored parts of Eastern Canada. Though.
: Jeopardy: Discovery and Establishment of America Review Game.
Canada’s Historical Influence. Canadian History John Cabot – an Italian explorer – was commissioned by the British to sail west and claimed Canada (specifically.
