Early huma

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Early humans: Bering ia= Land bridge which connected Asua and North america. Kelp Highway= An area rich in fish and seaweed which early humans followeed into North America. Isolatim in the Americas? Glaciers, Glaciers melted covering up the land bridge. Exploration Cabral- Portugal- En route around Africa to the Indies, was blown off course and founded brazil. Ponce de Leon- Spain- Searched for the fountain of youth founded Florida and Puerto Rico. Balboa- Spain- Crossed the Isthmus of Panamá, 1st european to see the Pacific ocean. Magellan-Spain- Led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe from east to west, died in the Philippines. Varranzo-France- Explored Atlantic coast Nortj America. Champlain-France- Explored North New England, Northen NY Founded Settkement at Quebec. Cabot-England- Explored Labrador and the Northeastern coast of North America. Advantatges of Europeans over the Natives. 1. Weapons, Europeans had firearms and gunpowder wich were more powerful than the Natives bows, spears and arrows. 2. Diseases, Europeans had developed immunity to small pox… 3. Manufactured goods, Setllers bartered Manufractured goods for valuable furs and land. 4. Political or...