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Early explorers flashcards featuring Columbus, Henry Hudson, Cortés, and Pizarro for Grade 4.
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This 10-card flashcard set introduces 4th graders to key early European explorers and their contributions to American history. It covers figures including Columbus, Ponce de León, Henry Hudson, Hernando Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro. Use it for history vocabulary review, test preparation, or as a study aid during a unit on exploration and settlement.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
4th Grade
Updated February 2024

Terms in This Set

  • Ponce De Leon
  • Henry Hudson
  • Hernando Cortes
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Francisco Pizarro
  • Giovanni Verrazzano
  • Panfilo De Narvaez
  • Sailed under the French flag to find a Northwest Passage.
  • Had a river and a bay named after him.
  • Sailed to Mexico and ended the Aztec civilization.

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