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SS Explorers Success

QuestionAnswer
Marco Polo Yes because he made it and had other accomplishments on the way
Bartholomeu Dias yes because he proved he could go all the way around it
Christopher Columbus The trip was somewhat successful. He didn't acheive his goal of finding trade routes to India, but he did end up discovering the Americas
Vasco Da Gama Yes because he found The first direct sea route from Europe to India, It established trading routes for portuguese, Direct change of spices and valuable goods
Amerigo Vespucci Amerigo Vespucci’s trips were successful, since he has discovered many new countries. Although hardships were encountered, success still won over the negatives.
John Cabot yes and no. he did not reach his goal but he sailed for england which was very important for their country because it was the reason they decided to use the land.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa Yes, because he sought new land and a new ocean. Also no, he was unable to get his riches because the king of the new land had him executed before he could.
Juan Ponce de Leon Yes, Juan Ponce de Leon discover Florida and the positive hardships overcome the negative hardships
Ferdinand Magellan Magellan was successful in leading the voyage that would eventually find the Spice islands and circumnavigate the Earth. But also no because a lot of people died
Hernan Cortes Yes, he defeated the Aztecs, claimed land for Spain, and gained wealth and power.
Francisco Pizarro Yes, Francisco Pizarro's expedition was successful in that he and his men conquered the Inca Empire, gained immense wealth, and established Spanish control over Peru, S. America, and the Caribbean.
Henry Hudson Yes and no. He didn’t find a faster way to Asia and his crew abandoned hime during the journey but, he did discover the Hudson River and other major North American waterways.
Samuel de Champlain Yes, Samuel de Champlain's voyages were very successful, leading to the establishment of the French colony (New France), the founding of Quebec City (Canada) and extensive exploration of the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes.
Francisco Coronado Yes and no he didn't find the seven cities of gold but he did find the grand canyon and great plains which were great things
Hernando de Soto no he died to a fever and never reached his goal
Jacques Cartier Yes, his trip was successful because he claimed Canada for the French. However, his trip was also not successful because he did not collect real diamonds and gold and he did not find the Northwest Passage.
Sir Francis Drake Yes. All of his many different expeditions were successful
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