Exploration and Explorers

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

American Memory

Collection:

Library of Congress

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

This site looks at Europe's view of North America before and after Columbus, Martin Waldseemuller's 1507 map of the world, Diego Gutierrez's 1562 map of America, Spanish and Portuguese encounters in America, the Dutch in America, exploration and settlement of America from British and American points of view, Lewis and Clark, Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, and early images of the U.S.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans, Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Custom Permissions
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