Match the explorer with his accomplishment.

1. followed the Mississippi to the Gulf
Hudson
2. explored the North American southwest
Pizarro
3. explored the Mississippi with Marquette
Da Gama
4. conquered the Inca Indians
La Salle
5. claimed the New York area for the Dutch
Coronado
6. sailed around Africa to India
Joliet

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Here are the explorers matched with their correct accomplishments:

  1. followed the Mississippi to the Gulf - La Salle
  2. explored the North American southwest - Coronado
  3. explored the Mississippi with Marquette - Joliet
  4. conquered the Inca Indians - Pizarro
  5. claimed the New York area for the Dutch - Hudson
  6. sailed around Africa to India - Da Gama