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** In 1523, the Florentine (Italy) navigator, Verrazzano, led an expedition on behalf of France to find a westward Atlantic route to India. Verrazzano explored the North American coast from the Carolines to modern-day New York. | ** In 1523, the Florentine (Italy) navigator, Verrazzano, led an expedition on behalf of France to find a westward Atlantic route to India. Verrazzano explored the North American coast from the Carolines to modern-day New York. | ||
*** the “Verrazzano Bridge” in New York City is named in his honor. | *** the “Verrazzano Bridge” in New York City is named in his honor. | ||
[[File:QueenAnnesWarBefore.svg|thumb|Map of North America in 1702 showing forts, towns and (in solid colors) areas occupied by European settlements]] | |||
* Jacques Cartier (French expedition) | * Jacques Cartier (French expedition) | ||
** In 1534, Jacques Cartier led the first French expedition to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River | ** In 1534, Jacques Cartier led the first French expedition to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River |