European+Explorers+Vasco+Da+Gama

=EXPLORER'S NAME (ALL CAPS)= =__Introduction__= brief introduction/background (i.e. nationality, born-died, country represented, personal ambitions, etc.) =__Purpose__= purpose of expedition(s) (i.e. reasons for exploration) =__Route__= journey/route(s) (i.e. what years, name of ship, where sailed, etc.) =__Hardships and Challenges__= challenges/hardships (i.e. difficulties experienced before, during, or after expedition) =__Interesting Facts__= other notable occurences (i.e. interesting facts/happenings) =__Historical Contributions__= historical contributions (i.e. discoveries, importance, influence, etc.)

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sources/references (a min. of 1 book, 1 website, & 1 reference book or on-line encyclopaedia)