Christopher Columbus 1492 Christopher Columbus had a new mission. To navigate the Atlantic on a westward expedition.

India with gold and spices to buy, But two giant continents were unknown to this guy. When he finally landed in a topical paradise, There were a few differences he should have recognized. No palaces of gold or spices or tea No fancy buildings just natives and trees. When he returned to Spain his merchandise list told, He had not found a new route to replace the Silk Road. With potatoes and tomatoes and slaves on this list, The Spanish monarch should have known that India he had missed. And over and over to the islands he sailed Not knowing that his westward expedition failed. He took animals and people to start Spanish colonies, And to the Natives he took their culture, but brought deadly diseases. Its a little confusing that we celebrate a man Who brought suffering and slavery and disease to an inhabited land. To the Natives of the islands we should all apologize But not one member of their culture survived. Merinda Luse

The Vikings were the first to take the notion, to build a ship and sail the Atlantic Ocean. Where were they going and what would they see? They didnt know, but Leif Ericson was full of curiosity. They were the first to land on the North American Coast. But no one would know because they did not boast. Tell their mother country Europe? No, way no doubt. She had thrown Leifs father Eric the Red out!

Vikings 1000

Vikings 1000
The Vikings were the first to take the notion, to build a ship and sail the Atlantic Ocean. Where were they going and what would they see? They didnt know, but Leif Ericson was full of curiosity. They were the first to land on the North American Coast. But no one would know because they did not boast. Tell their mother country Europe? No, way no doubt. She had thrown Leifs father Eric the Red out! Merinda Luse

John Cabot 1497 John Cabot, John Cabot was foolish too. Tried to sail west to China, but made a boo-boo. Set out across the Atlantic and headed on west. But his navigation skills were not at their best. However he sailed north and did not understand. He had landed in the territory of Newfoundland. Merinda Luse

John Cabot 1497 John Cabot, John Cabot, was foolish too. Tried to sail west to China, but made a boo-boo. Set out across the Atlantic, and headed on west. But his navigation skills were not at their best. However he sailed north and did not understand. He had landed in the territory of Newfoundland.

Merinda Luse Magellan

1519 If you went sailing with Magellan, you were headed around the world. And if you ate the food on board, it is a fact you would have hurled. It took so long to cross the ocean, that the food was just no good. The hungry sailors were so desperate, they began to eat the wood. Some sailors died of scurvy, which wasnt any fun. It caused their teeth to fall out, and gave them spongy gums. But continue on he must, the Northwest Passage he must find. His voyage was successful, but two ships of three he left behind. Magellan died before, his ship returned to Portugal.

But his expedition was successful, one boat made it around the World. Merinda Luse Remember- If you are sailing, With Magellan, You are headed, Around the World!