Leif Eriksson By: Ryan Barber, Tanner Tibbits, and Ethan Fleming
Country/Sponsor that Leif Eriksson Explored for
His sponsor for the voyage was King Olaf of Norway and himself
His sponsor for the voyage was King Olaf of Norway and himself
Treatment of Native Americans
Leif Eriksson didn't come in contact with any Native Americans.
Leif Eriksson didn't come in contact with any Native Americans.
Motivation
His motivation was to explore new lands, and to have pride for his country. His father was a famous explorer and sailor, so he wanted to follow him.
His motivation was to explore new lands, and to have pride for his country. His father was a famous explorer and sailor, so he wanted to follow him.
Fun Facts
His kids' names were Thorkell Leif and
Thorgills Leif.
His nickname was Leif the Lucky.
There is a Leif Erikson day.
He landed in the New World 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
His kids' names were Thorkell Leif and
Thorgills Leif.
His nickname was Leif the Lucky.
There is a Leif Erikson day.
He landed in the New World 500 years before Christopher Columbus.