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Christopher Newport

Christopher Newport. Mrs. Cox. Christopher Newport. an explorer An explorer is someone who explores unknown places. from England born in 1561 Died in 1617. Goals. Discover riches Colonize Virginia Find western sea route to Asia. Voyage. Sailed from London, England to the New World

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Christopher Newport

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  1. Christopher Newport Mrs. Cox

  2. Christopher Newport • an explorer • An explorer is someone who explores unknown places. • from England • born in 1561 • Died in 1617

  3. Goals • Discover riches • Colonize Virginia • Find western sea route to Asia

  4. Voyage • Sailed from London, England to the New World • Sailed for four months across the Atlantic Ocean • Traveled with three ships and a crew of 120 men Discovery Susan Constant The Godspeed

  5. Achievements • Established Jamestown • One of the first men to reach the Fall Line of the James River.

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