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Cabeza De Vaca`s journey

  • The Storm Never Happened
    Nov 6, 1528

    The Storm Never Happened

    If there was no storm to throw them off their course, De Vaca would have never explored Texas. They made it back to Cuba successfully. They decided to sail back to Florida in an attempt to explore it.
  • Florida Indians
    Nov 15, 1528

    Florida Indians

    They reached the indians in Florida. The leader of De Vaca, Narvez, immediately forced the indians to tell them where the can find riches. They were tortured because they were saying that they knew of no gold.
  • De Vaca and his Men Punished
    Dec 3, 1528

    De Vaca and his Men Punished

    Narvez noticed that De Vaca was getting along with the indians. Narvez was afraid, and he decided to kill De Vaca and his men as a punishment for helping the indians. Narvez burned De Vaca and his men on stakes. The indians were sorrowful and were weeping.
  • Narvez Searched
    Dec 7, 1528

    Narvez Searched

    Narvez searched all of Florida looking for gold. He tortued indians and explored all of Florida with no luck.
  • Narvez Sailed Back to Spain
    Dec 14, 1528

    Narvez Sailed Back to Spain

    Narvez sailed from Florida to Spain. He wondered what he was going to say to the king and queen.
  • Narvez`s Report
    Dec 27, 1528

    Narvez`s Report

    Narvez told the queen that Florida has no gold, has mean idians, and has harsh land. He told the queen not to spend money for further exploration.