Spanish Exploration

By Elissiana Santiso
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus' First Voyage

    Columbus' First Voyage
    Christopher Columbus was in search for a westward route to Asia by sea. In his voyage he discovered the Americas. This led to an increase in exploration and colonization
  • Jun 2, 1519

    Pineda's Voyage

    Pineda's Voyage
    Pineda commanded a spanish expidition that sailed along the Gulf Of Mexico Coastline from Florida to Cabo Rojo, Mexico. He established settlements in Mexico
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Cortes Voyage

    Cortes Voyage
    Cortes conquered the Aztecs and Cuba. This led to Europeans colonizing the new world.
  • Jan 1, 1527

    DeVaca discovers Texas

    DeVaca discovers Texas
    They discovered Texas when they were runing out of supplies and then dumped on the gulf coast.
  • Oct 28, 1527

    Coronado's Expidition

    Coronado's Expidition
    He was in search forn Compostela and Mexico City.
  • Oct 29, 1527

    DeVaca Voyage Part 1 Start Day

    DeVaca Voyage Part 1 Start Day
    Cabeza DeVaca was the leader of this expedition. The purpose of this expedition was to find silver mines.
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Fray and Esteban Journey

    Fray and Esteban Journey
    Fray Marcos Informed the people that the cities existed. Their purpose was the find the cities with gold. The people took Esteban's life.
  • Jan 1, 1538

    Moscoso's Expedition

    Moscoso's Expedition
    The leader of this expidition was Moscoso. He joined Francisco Pizzaro on an exidition to find gold. After De Soto died Moscoso took over the expidtition.