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Aug 3, 1492
columbus's first voyage
columbus was searching fo a shorter way to asia and riches. it was important because, he found the bahamahs and encouraged future explorers. -
Feb 18, 1519
cortes
cortes went to cuba in search of gold. he then went to mexico he conquered the aztecs. he brought back 6 million dollars in gold. he also sparked an intrest in many people of exploration. -
Jun 2, 1519
pineda
pineda sailed the gulf coast of mexico. he was the first to map the coast.