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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
Columbus was searching for a shorter way to China, Asia. He instead discovered the Bahamas and the New World. This is important because it started to spark some interest into exploring it again. -
Feb 27, 1519
Cortes's Voyage
Cortes conquered Mexico.He also conquered the Aztecs while his visit to Mexico.This is important because when he returned to Spain he came back with 99 tons of gold. After his expedition it has encouraged more crusades and exploratios to happen. -
Jun 2, 1519
Pinedas Voyage
He was the firt to map the land from Florida to the whole entire Gulf coast. This was important because Spain now had directions to actually land where they want to land. -
Apr 27, 1527
De Vaca Voyage Part 1
His leader was origanally Narvez,but theygo seperated after the ship wreck.The purpose of the expedition is to find more land and gold for Spain. -
Apr 28, 1528
De Vaca discovers Texas
He disovered Texas because of a hurricane near Cuba which led him to shipwreck in Texas.He was in Texas for 8 years. He encountered the Karankwas. Coahuiltecans, andthe Jumanos. -
Oct 29, 1539
Fray Marcos and Estaban Journey
To study the land to the North evalute.Esteban died because he was killed by Indians.Fray Marcos said that he saw the 7 cities of gold and that it's bigger than New Mexico. -
Oct 29, 1539
Moscoso Expedition
The leader was originally De Soto. De Soto later on later died. They discovered absoulutly nothing so they same the exact thing as Coronado. That was that it was awful and that you shouldn't even bother. -
Oct 29, 1540
Coronado's expedition
He was searching for the 7 cities of gold and a new place that Turk was talking about (quivera).The second guide was Turk later on Turk got killed by Coronado.He explored 5 states looking for the 7 cities of gold and quivera.Coronado discovered the Grand and Palo Duro canyon.
