Famous Explorers and Their Discoveries

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Across
  1. 5. He sailed across the Atlantic in 1492 and reached the Americas.
  2. 6. He conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico.
  3. 7. He was the first Englishman to sail around the world.
  4. 9. He explored the American Southwest looking for the Seven Cities of Gold.
  5. 10. He explored the river and bay in North America that now bear his name.
Down
  1. 1. He explored the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River for France.
  2. 2. He led the first expedition to sail all the way around the world.
  3. 3. He searched for the Fountain of Youth and explored Florida.
  4. 4. He explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed land for France.
  5. 8. He explored parts of North America for England around 1497.