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The Reconquista was a centuries-long series of battles by Christian states to expel the Muslims (Moors), who from the 8th century ruled most of the Iberian Peninsula. -
Christopher Columbus sailed the trade routes along the African coast. -
Alonzo Alvarez DE Pineda was the first to see the Texas coastline and possibly the Native Americans of Texas. -
Herman Cortez created New Spain as viceroy, Texas became part of his new viceroyalty. -
Panfilo DE Narvaez's doomed mission allowed them to travel to Texas by way of the southern coastline landing in Texas near Galveston. -
Alvar Nunez Cabeza DE Vaca was the first to explore most of the center of Texas and wrote a book describing Texas plants, Native culture, and exaggerated gold. -
Marco DE Niza And Estevancio explored New Mexico, Estevanico was killed by Native Americans Marcos reports seeing 7 cities of gold. -
Hernando DE Soto explored most of the Southeast United States. Luis DE Moscoso explored East Texas and met the Caddo Native American Culture. -
Vasquez DE Coronado explored West Texas, found Palo Duro Canyon, Llano Estacado and Caprock. -
Juan DE Onate founded EL Paso DE Norte and claimed Rio Grande for Spain. Settled in Santa FE.