Intro+to+U.S.+History

Summary: Juan Ponce de Leon was a Caribbean settler who sailed with Columbus in 1493. While exploring Puerto Rico he became its governover. In 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon went out in search for the fountain of youth and gold. In the same year he landed at what is now known as Florida. Claiming the land for Spain he named it "La Florida" due to the fact that he landed there on Easter and "Pascua Florida" was the Spainish term for "Easter celebration".