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What was the name of the first European to reach the mainland of North America?
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Many believe that Juan Ponce de León of Spain was the first European to reach the mainland of North America in 1513.
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∙ 13y agoLeif Ericcson
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What was the first country to settle in North America?
The Spaniards (Spain) were the first European settlers in North America.
Who was the first European to reach the mainland of what is know US?
John Cabot was the first European to reach the mainland of what is now the United States.
Was leif the lucky the first European to see North America?
YES
Which European nation was the first to claim lands in North America?
The Kingdom of Spain was the first country to claim lands in North America following the successful expeditions of explorer Christopher Columbus. The first European city founded in the New World was Santo Domingo in 1497 which was founded in the present day Dominican Republic. The first city that was founded on the continents of North or South America was the city of Cumaná in modern day Venezuela in 1501.
Who were the first European to establish permanent settlement in North America?
Jamestown was the first successful European settlement in North America, in 1607. There was no clear leader of the colony and many quarrels ensued. In 1608, John Smith was elected leader of the colony and established firm rules.
Who was the first European to explore the mainland of north America?
John Cabot
What Norse explorer was the first European to reach mainland in North America?
The Vikings
What region did john cabot explore?
He was the first European since the Vikings to explore the mainland of North America and the first to search for the Northwest Passage.
What land did john Cabot discovered?
John Cabot crossed the Atlantic in the summer of 1497 and discovered the Labrador Coast of North America. Cabot was the first European since the Vikings to explore the mainland of North America and the first to search for the Northwest Passage.
Who had the first Spanish landing on the mainland of North America?
Balboa
Who was the first Europeans to north America?
Leif Ericson was the first European to discover North America.
Who is the first European visitor?
The first European visitors to North America were the Vikings.
What was the first country to settle in North America?
The Spaniards (Spain) were the first European settlers in North America.
What places did Leif Erikson discover?
North America. He was the first European to set foot in North America.
What were leif ericson complishments?
He was the first European first viking to set foot in the new world.
Why was leif ericson famous?
He was the first European explorer before Christopher Columbus to land in North America.
Who were the first European explorers North America?
christopher columbus
