Juan Ponce de Leon By: A, H, J, and J AK
Juan Ponce de Leon He was born in Spain. He was born 1474 & died in 1521 Age 47. His religion- he was a Roman Catholic HB
His Patron Juan did not have a patron he paid for it himself. JR
His Route He went from Puerto Rico, to Florida. JP
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Discovered Area He made it to Florida and claimed it as Spain [ What is now known as part of the U.S ] HB
How did this exploration effect local Native Americans? The Indians lost most of their land and Juan repeated his attack so he could get more land. JR
How did this exploration effect his country Gave his country more colonies and what ever land they claimed was theirs. Also he died from the wounds from the Indians. AK
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Research Resources Social Studies Book New Standard Encyclopedia P’s # 13 World Book P’s # de_Le%C3%B3n.jpg de_Le%C3%B3n.jpg page/d/deleon.shtml HB