Where did Cabrillo explore on behalf of the Spanish Empire?
East Coast of America
West Coast of North America
Australia
South Africa
Answer
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, a Spanish explorer, was the first European to explore the West Coast of North America in 1542. He landed in what is now San Diego, California, and traveled as far north as Oregon. His explorations helped to establish the claim of Spain to the region.
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