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Aug 3, 1492
columbus' voyage
In the year, 1492, Christopher columbus sailed west to find a new route to Asia. He assumed that there was nothing but water but on his way to Asia but he encountered the New World. This voyage was very important in history because it introduced us to new land and riches. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pinedas Voyage
Pineda's explored the coast of Gulf of Mexico. He hoped to find a passage from the Gulf to the Orient. He was important to history because he encouraged further exploration. -
Aug 16, 1519
Cortes voyage
Cortes defeated the Aztec empire, and claimed Mexico for Spain. He set sail to the New world at the age of 19. He was looking for gold and he definately found it! He founf 99 tons of pure gold, this was important to history because it sparked exploration throughout Mexico. -
Jan 1, 1527
Devaca voyage prt1
DeVaca's leader was named "Panfilo de Narvez". They sailed for Florida, but instead the crashed on the coast of Galveston island. -
Jan 1, 1528
Devaca discovers Texas
DEvaca discovered Texas by a boat crash, the boat accidentally crashed on galevston island while they were there they met the indian tribe the karankawas. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coranado expedition
they searched for the cities of cibola and quivira. He ended expeditions because he didnt find anything, his goal was to find the 7 cities of gold. So no one went back for half a century. -
Moscos Expedition
Desoto was the leader of the expedition. Unfortunately he died from a bad fever. His crew backed him up. and they gave the same basic report to not explore for a while, this is why it is important. -
Fray marcos and Esteban
Fray marcos said that Texas was a bad place (bad land, mean indians, no riches) and has nothing for the spanish. The porpuse was to find well wealthy cities.
