Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who is credited with being the first European to set foot on North America, around the year 1000. His goal was to explore and settle new lands, and he is believed to have led an expedition to North America, where he established a settlement called Vinland.
During his expedition, Leif Eriksson is believed to have explored various parts of North America, including the coasts of Newfoundland, Labrador, and possibly as far south as New England. He is also credited with discovering the St. Lawrence River and the Hudson Bay.
Overall, Leif Eriksson's goal was to expand the Norse presence and explore new territories, which ultimately led to the discovery and settlement of North America by Europeans.