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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' First Voyage
He was looking for a all-water route to Asia. Instead he found the New World. It was important because he found what we know as North and South America and he said there was gold so more people came. -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes' Voyage
He conquered Mexico and conquered the Aztecs. He conquered the Aztecs because they thought he was God. It is important because he found lots of gold. -
Jan 1, 1519
Pineda's Voyage
He made a map of the Gulf in the New World. This was important because no one knew the New World really well, so his map helped the Spanish explore. -
Jan 1, 1528
De Vaca's voyage part 1
De Vaca's leader was Narvez. The purpose of the expedition was so that he and his men could find land for Spain to conquer. -
Nov 6, 1528
De Vaca discovers Texas
They shipwrecked on Galveston Island after leaving Florida by building 5 boats trying to get back to Cuba. He was there for four years. He met the Karankawas. -
Jan 1, 1539
Fray Marcos and Estaban's journey
Esteban did return with a priest named Fray Marcos. He was to find news of any wealthy northern cities. Fray Marcos reported seeing a beautiful golden city. -
Jan 1, 1540
Coronado's expedition
Coronado was on a search for the Seven Golden Cities. He explored 5 states looking for them. He explored North Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, and Okalahoma. He discovered Palo Duro and Arizona's Grand Canyon. He reported the Spanish to not go to Texas because it offered no gold or anything in interests. -
Jan 1, 1540
Moscoso's expedition
DeSoto was the leader and Moscoso took over after his death. His expedition was to search for gold. He discovered the Mississippi river. He explored Florida to Texas.
