unit 2 Flashcards
Who was Juan Cabrillo? 1542
An explorer who led the first European expedition to present day California . 1542
Who was Francis Drake ?
A Captain who was the first Englishman to sail around the world . 1580
Who was Vitus Bering?
Explorer who sailed through the Bering straight in 1728.
Who was Father Serra ?
Father Serra is a Spanish priest who established missions in California . He set up 9 missions in 1770 -1782
Who was James cook ?
Explorer who led three expeditions in the pacific ocean.
Who was Juan Crespi ?
A Spanish missionary who kept a journal about his early expeditions to California .
Who was Juan Bautista de Anza ?
Spanish soldier who led settlers to the area around San Francisco.
Who was Gaspar de Portola ?
Spanish soldier who governed and helped establish missions in California .
